Thai Beef Stew With Lemongrass And Noodles

Serves: 6

Clair Leannon

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

49

Sweetness

48

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.3

Difficulty

Ingredients:

2 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1

Process lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and 2 chiles in a food processor until a fine paste forms

2

Season beef with salt and pepper

3

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat

4

Working in batches, cook beef, turning occasionally, until browned, 10–15 minutes; transfer to a plate

5

Cook lemongrass paste in same pot, stirring often, until lemongrass is beginning to soften, 5–8 minutes

6

Add star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, beef with any juices, and 10 cups water

7

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionallly, until beef is tender and liquid is slightly thickened, 2 1/2–3 hours

8

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F

9

Toast coconut flakes on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden around the edges, about 4 minutes; set aside

10

Add shallots and carrots to stew and cook, partially covered, until vegetables are soft and beef is falling apart, 35–45 minutes

11

Mix in scallions (they should wilt slightly)

12

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

13

Divide noodles among bowls and ladle stew over; top with toasted coconut and more scallions

14

Serve with lime wedges

15

DO AHEAD: Stew (without noodles) can be made 3 days ahead

16

Let cool; cover and chill

17

Process lemongrass, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and 2 chiles in a food processor until a fine paste forms

18

Season beef with salt and pepper

19

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat

20

Working in batches, cook beef, turning occasionally, until browned, 10–15 minutes; transfer to a plate

21

Cook lemongrass paste in same pot, stirring often, until lemongrass is beginning to soften, 5–8 minutes

22

Add star anise, cinnamon, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, beef with any juices, and 10 cups water

23

Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionallly, until beef is tender and liquid is slightly thickened, 2 1/2–3 hours

24

Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F

25

Toast coconut flakes on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing occasionally, until golden around the edges, about 4 minutes; set aside

26

Add shallots and carrots to stew and cook, partially covered, until vegetables are soft and beef is falling apart, 35–45 minutes

27

Mix in scallions (they should wilt slightly)

28

Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions

29

Divide noodles among bowls and ladle stew over; top with toasted coconut and more scallions

30

Serve with lime wedges

31

DO AHEAD: Stew (without noodles) can be made 3 days ahead

32

Let cool; cover and chill