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Panang Beef Skillet

Thai panang curry in one skillet with tender beef, coconut cream, and that signature peanutty richness. Ready in 15 minutes — no long simmer required.

Total time
15 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
32g
Panang Beef Skillet
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add beef in a single layer and sear without stirring for 90 seconds until edges brown, then flip and cook 60 seconds more.

  3. Step 3

    Push beef to the side, add curry paste to the pan, and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  4. Step 4

    Pour in coconut cream, add bell pepper, and stir to combine. Simmer for 4 minutes until pepper is tender-crisp.

  5. Step 5

    Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lime.

  6. Step 6

    Serve over jasmine rice or with rice noodles.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet or wok
  • spoon or silicone spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board and knife

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