Red Curry Beef

Ingredients

• 1½ lb beef sirloin
• 4 tbsp red curry paste
• 27 oz coconut milk
• 1 bell pepper
• 8 oz bamboo shoots
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 lime
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
• 2 cup jasmine rice
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Steps

1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
2. Cut beef sirloin into thin strips. Slice bell pepper into thin strips. Drain and rinse bamboo shoots.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and sear until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove beef and set aside.
4. Reduce heat to medium, add red curry paste to the pot, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in coconut milk, stir well, and bring to a simmer. Add fish sauce and brown sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
6. Return beef to the pot, add bell pepper and bamboo shoots. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until beef is tender and vegetables are crisp-tender.
7. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and stir. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve hot over jasmine rice, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.