Beef with Onions & Broccoli

Ingredients:

serves 4

• 2 tbsp. vegetable or peanut oil
• 2 tbsp. Thai green curry paste
• 2 6-oz / 175 g sirloin steaks, sliced thinly
• 2 onions, sliced
• 6 scallions, chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped finely
• 8 oz / 225 g broccoli, cut into florets
• 14 fl oz / 400 ml / 1-3/4 cups coconut milk
• 3 kaffir lime leaves, chopped coarsely
• 4 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
• few Thai basil leaves

Procedures:

Heat the oil in a wok and stir-fry the curry paste for 1-2 minutes. Add the meat, in batches if necessary, and stir-fry until starting to brown.

Add the onions, scallions, and shallots, and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk, add the lime leaves, and bring to a boil. Let simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, until the meat is tender. Stir in the chopped cilantro and basil leaves and serve immediately.