One-Pot Beef Rendang
One-Pot Beef Rendang is a comforting Indonesian dish that envelops tender beef in a rich coconut milk sauce and a symphony of spices. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this easy one-pot meal delivers bold flavors with minimal cleanup. Experience the warmth and depth of this culinary gem while savoring every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 4 shallots, finely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned on all sides; set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté shallots, garlic, and ginger until fragrant (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in coriander, cumin, and cinnamon stick; cook for 1 minute.
- Return beef to the pot with any juices; add coconut milk and salt. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Discard the cinnamon stick and serve hot over rice or flatbreads topped with cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 105mg