Description
Savory Curried Beef & Mushrooms is a flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender flank steak, earthy mushrooms, and a vibrant Thai red curry sauce. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, lemongrass, and a touch of sweetness from mango and sweet chili sauce, this dish offers a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and fresh flavors. Garnished with crunchy sesame seeds, roasted peanuts, and fresh cilantro, it makes an irresistible, quick, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef and Seasoning
- 1.5 pounds flank steak
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Sauce and Flavorings
- 0.25 cup Thai red curry paste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
- 2 tablespoons chopped pickled ginger
- 0.33 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Vegetables and Fruit
- 8 ounces mushrooms (your choice of variety)
- 1 cup diced mango
Garnishes
- 0.5 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Slice the Steak: Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain to ensure the meat stays tender when cooked.
- Season the Beef: Season the sliced steak with a pinch of black pepper and toss it with cornstarch to create a light coating that locks in moisture during cooking.
- Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant and lightly golden.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: Stir in lemongrass paste, chopped pickled ginger, Thai red curry paste, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce into the skillet. Cook this mixture for 3-4 minutes to deepen the flavors.
- Cook Mushrooms: Add the mushrooms to the skillet and cook until they soften, about 3-5 minutes.
- Cook the Steak: Add the seasoned steak slices to the skillet. Stir and cook until the beef is browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Stir in the diced mango, chopped fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, chopped roasted peanuts, and fresh lime juice to the skillet. Mix well to combine all flavors.
- Serve Immediately: Transfer the savory curried beef and mushrooms to plates or a serving dish. The vibrant colors and aromas will entice everyone to enjoy the meal right away.
Notes
- To ensure tenderness, always slice the flank steak thinly against the grain.
- You can substitute flank steak with sirloin if preferred, but keep the cooking time short to prevent toughness.
- Adjust the level of Thai red curry paste depending on your spice tolerance.
- For additional heat, consider adding sliced jalapeño or chili flakes when adding fresh ingredients.
- Serve this dish with steamed jasmine rice or noodles to complete the meal.
- If peanut allergies are a concern, omit chopped peanuts and replace with toasted sunflower seeds for crunch.
