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A savory Japanese curry served with rice, pickles, and fresh fruit.
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Massaman Beef Curry

This Massaman Beef Curry delivers 38g protein and 835 calories per serving, packed with both protein and calories for training days. Batch-preps 4 servings quickly on the stovetop, bringing variety to your meal prep rotation without extra complexity. Built for lifters who want one-pot efficiency and sustained satiety between sessions.

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • Beef Chuck Roast(680g)
  • Low Sodium Beef Broth(480g)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Lemongrass, Fresh
  • Massaman curry paste(120g)
  • Vegetable oil(60g)
  • Coconut Milk, Full-Fat, Canned(397g)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Star Anise, Whole, Dried
  • Tamarind Paste, Prepared(5g)
  • Fish sauce(15g)
  • Sugar, Granulated White(15g)
  • Potato, Yukon Gold
  • Rice, Jasmine, White, Dry
  • Peanuts, Dry Roasted(45g)
  • Habanero Pepper
  • Shallot

Instructions

  1. 1Combine beef, broth, bay leaves, and lemongrass in a pot. Bring to boil, then simmer 1.5–2 hrs until tender.
  2. 2Remove beef and set aside. Reduce broth to about half, (roughly 10 minutes when boiling). Discard bay leaves and lemongrass.
  3. 3Heat oil in a large pan, add curry paste, and cook 3 min until fragrant.
  4. 4Stir in coconut milk, cinnamon, star anise, and reserved broth. Simmer 3 min.
  5. 5Add tamarind paste, fish sauce, and sugar.
  6. 6Add potatoes and simmer 8 min. Return beef and cook 2–3 min until sauce thickens.
  7. 7Adjust flavor if needed, thin with water, and serve over rice with peanuts, chilli, and crispy shallots.

Nutrition — Per Serving

835

calories

38g

protein

72g

fat

Carbohydrates
12g
Saturated fat
32.8g
Sodium
589 mg
Dietary fiber
1.3g

4 servings per batch · ~454g each

Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central

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Common questions

How much protein does Massaman Beef Curry have per serving?

Each serving contains 38g of protein and 835 calories, with 72g fat and 12g carbs. This is a high-fat, low-carb curry where the protein comes primarily from the beef.

How long does Massaman Beef Curry take to make?

This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 4 servings on the stovetop, allowing you to batch-cook multiple curry dinners in a single session. It's designed for efficient meal preparation.

Is Massaman Beef Curry good for fat loss?

At 12g carbs and 835 calories per serving, this recipe works well during fat loss phases that employ lower-carb or keto-style approaches. The 38g protein and high fat content support satiety on a calorie deficit.

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