Beef Rendang

Name: Beef Rendang
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 700g beef; 190g Rendang paste; 2 tsp garlic; 1 tsp chilli; 1 tsp ginger; 400ml coconut milk; 200ml beef stock; 2 makrut lime leaves; 1 lemongrass stalk; 400g mushrooms; 1 red pepper; 200g spinach; 1.5 tsp tamarind paste; 1 tsp brown sugar; Coconut water; 280g basmati rice; Chicken stock; Garlic powder; Onion powder; Ground black pepper

6 steps

Updated at: Mon, 01 Sep 2025 18:57:30 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1150.8 kcal (58%)

Total Fat61.9 g (88%)

Carbs84.5 g (32%)

Sugars14.7 g (16%)

Protein62.5 g (125%)

Sodium1794.5 mg (90%)

Fiber10.6 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

Sear the Beef in batches until browned then set aside

Step 2

Add the Rendang Paste, Garlic, Chilli and Ginger and fry gently for 2–3 minutes

Step 3

Add the Beef, Coconut Milk, Beef Stock, Makrut Lime Leaves, and Lemongrass. Bring to a gentle simmer then reduce heat. Cook uncovered for about 1½–2 hours, stirring occasionally

Step 4

Add the Mushrooms and Red Pepper and simmer for a further 30-40 minutes

Step 5

Add the Spinach, Tamarind Paste and Brown sugar and cook for a further 5 minutes

Step 6

Remove Makrut Lime Leaves and Lemongrass and serve on Coconut Rice