Authentic Thai Green Curry with Beef Recipe

a bowl of Thai green curry with beef and veggies over a bed of rice

Authentic Thai Green Curry with Beef Recipe

Thai green curry with beef is a rich, flavorful dish that’s quick enough for busy weeknights but fancy enough to impress guests. Bursting with bold spices, creamy coconut milk, and tender beef strips, this recipe brings the magic of Thai cuisine straight to your kitchen. Whether you’re craving takeout or want to try your hand at making a good curry at home, this easy Thai green beef curry recipe has you covered!

Prep Time5

Cook Time12

Total Time17

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Thai

Servings: servings

Ingredients

2 tbsp avocado oil or any neutral flavored oil
1/4 cup Thai green curry paste this brand is the most authentic flavored
1 lb flank steak cut into bite-sized strips
14 oz full-fat coconut milk or 1¾ cups
1 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp sugar
5 kaffir lime leaves
1 can sliced bamboo shoots about 14-16 oz, drained and rinsed
1 red bell pepper deseeded and thinly sliced
1 cup Thai basil leaves
1 tbsp lime juice
Optional garnishes: 1 red bird's eye chili (Thai chili) and Thai basil leaves
Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

Heat avocado oil in a large sauce pan or pot over medium high heat.
2 tbsp avocado oil
Add curry paste and stir cooking for 2 minutes, being careful not to breathe in the fumes.
1/4 cup Thai green curry paste
Add steak strips and stir to mix with the curry paste.
1 lb flank steak
Add coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, and sugar, and stir together to dissolve the curry paste.
14 oz full-fat coconut milk, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 2 tsp sugar
Tear kaffir lime leaves in half then stir. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until the beef is mostly cooked through.
5 kaffir lime leaves
Add bamboo shoots and red bell pepper, then increase the heat to high. Once the mixture starts boiling, remove from heat. Taste to add more fish sauce and sugar, if needed.
1 can sliced bamboo shoots, 1 red bell pepper
Stir in thai basil and lime juice.
1 cup Thai basil leaves, 1 tbsp lime juice
Serve with Jasmine rice, garnished with bird’s eye chili and more Thai basil leaves.
Optional garnishes: 1 red bird's eye chili (Thai chili) and Thai basil leaves, Jasmine rice

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Notes

I've tried various brands of Thai green curry pastes, and this one is the most authentic flavored one that tastes like restaurant quality.

If you prefer a thicker sauce, let the curry simmer a bit longer or add more coconut cream.

Ingredients like Thai basil, canned sliced bamboo shoots, and kaffir lime leaves can be found at Asian grocery stores. If you cannot find Thai basil, it can be omitted or you can use fresh basil. Bamboo shoots can be replaced with an Asian eggplant or zucchini slices. Kaffir lime leaves give a delicious citrus flavor to the dish. Lemongrass stalk can also be used as a substitute.

Use the right cut of beef, like flank steak or sirloin, for the most tender and flavorful results.

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