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Beef Rendang

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Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine. Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the beef an...

Prep 7 mins
Cook 45 mins
Servings 5
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.38

Approx £6.92 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Beef Rendang

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Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine.
Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic. Add the beef and the pounded lemongrass and stir for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked. Add the kaffir lime leaves, kerisik (toasted coconut), sugar or palm sugar, stirring to blend well with the...

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  1. 1
    Chop the spice paste ingredients and then blend it in a food processor until fine
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a stew pot, add the spice paste, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and cardamom and stir-fry until aromatic
  3. 3
    Add the beef and the pounded lemongrass and stir for 1 minute
  4. 4
    Add the coconut milk, tamarind juice, water, and simmer on medium heat, stirring frequently until the meat is almost cooked
  5. 5
    Add the kaffir lime leaves, kerisik (toasted coconut), sugar or palm sugar, stirring to blend well with the meat
  6. 6
    Lower the heat to low, cover the lid, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until the meat is really tender and the gravy has dried up
  7. 7
    Add more salt and sugar to taste
  8. 8
    Serve immediately with steamed rice and save some for overnight

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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