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Yellow Beef Curry (Thai Yellow Curry with Beef)
A quick, weeknight-friendly Thai yellow beef curry that delivers authentic flavor in under an hour. Thinly sliced chuck beef becomes fork‑tender, while a fragrant homemade yellow curry paste and coconut milk create a rich, balanced sauce with potatoes, onions and fresh cherry tomatoes.
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Critical Success Points
- • Make the yellow curry paste from scratch
- • Par‑cook the thinly sliced beef until fork‑tender
- • Reduce the coconut milk with curry paste until oil separates
- • Combine beef with sauce and finish cooking
Safety Warnings
- • Handle hot oil and boiling coconut milk with care to avoid burns.
- • Use a sharp knife and keep fingers tucked while slicing beef.
- • Shrimp paste is a potent allergen; ensure no shellfish allergies.
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