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Yellow Beef Curry (Thai Yellow Curry with Beef)

Recipe by Pailin's Kitchen

A quick, weeknight-friendly Thai yellow beef curry that delivers authentic flavor in under an hour. Thinly sliced chuck beef becomes fork‑tender, while a fragrant homemade yellow curry paste and coconut milk create a rich, balanced sauce with potatoes, onions and fresh cherry tomatoes.

MediumThaiServes 4

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Source Video
32m
Prep
38m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 20m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$14.96
Total cost
$3.74
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Make the yellow curry paste from scratch
  • Par‑cook the thinly sliced beef until fork‑tender
  • Reduce the coconut milk with curry paste until oil separates
  • Combine beef with sauce and finish cooking

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oil and boiling coconut milk with care to avoid burns.
  • Use a sharp knife and keep fingers tucked while slicing beef.
  • Shrimp paste is a potent allergen; ensure no shellfish allergies.

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