Thai-Style Beef Curry

Posted in responce to a request. From "The Low-Carb Cookbook" by Fran McCullough.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  peanut oil or 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 3  tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 1⁄2 cups coconut milk
• 2 1⁄2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1 " cubes
•  salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped cilantro (, to garnish)

Directions

1. In a dutch oven, warm the oil over low heat and add the curry paste.
2. Stir and cook over low heat for about 5 minutes, then add to the coconut milk Cook and stir for another 3 minutes.
3. Add the beef, bring to a boil and lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
4. Cook covered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, stirring from time to time.
5. By now the meat should be soft, if it is not, continue cooking until it is.
6. Raise the heat and cook uncovered another 10 minutes or until the sauce is thick Taste for seasoning and serve garnished with cilantro.