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Low Carb Rendang (Slow Cooked Beef in Rich Spicy Coconut Sauce) Recipe

Prep Time

25 minutes

Total Time

180 minutes

Yield

5
servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound beef (rump roast with fat trim)
  • 3 pieces kaffir lime leaves
  • 2 pieces curry leaf
  • ⅓ cup coconut milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup water

Spices to be ground into paste:

  • 3 inches galangal
  • 2 inches fresh ginger (or 2 tsps ginger paste/powder)
  • 3 lemongrass(use the ¾ bottom parts only)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 4 smalls shallots
  • 1 red bell pepper (see Pro Tip)

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

1 serving

Carbohydrates

6
g

Protein

21
g

Fat

27
g

Calories

335

Rendang, a slow-cooked beef dish in a rich spicy coconut sauce, is a wonderful option for your next family dinner. With tender chunks of beef and a blend of aromatic spices like galangal and lemongrass, this recipe brings a vibrant taste to your table. At just 6 grams of carbs per serving, it fits well into a low-carb or keto lifestyle, making it perfect for meal prep or a weeknight dinner that everyone will enjoy.

Instructions

  1. Dice the beef into 1 ½ x 1 ½ inch pieces (beef stew cut).
  2. In a large nonstick pan, mix the ground spices, coconut milk, heavy cream and water. Boil until all the spices are cooked and the coconut sauce mix is slightly thickened.
  3. Add the beef pieces and continue cooking on medium heat until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened (about 2 hours). Stir occasionally.
  4. Lower the heat. Stir once in a while to prevent scorching. Cook until the sauce is dry.
  5. Transfer into a serving pan and enjoy!

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