Protein Pantry Beef Rendang
Rich • Creamy • High Protein
A rich and creamy Beef Rendang adapted the Protein Pantry way. We've made a few simple swaps to reduce the fat while keeping the flavour and creating a satisfying, high-protein family meal.
Macros Per Serving
Includes 100g cooked jasmine rice.
💪 Protein
64g
approximate, per serving
🔥 Calories
approx. 770 kcal
🌾 Carbohydrates
approx. 59g
💧 Fat
approx. 30g
🌱 Fibre
approx. 5–6g
Macros are estimates and may vary depending on the exact ingredients and brands used.
Ingredients
Beef
- 1.5kg lean stewing steak or topside, cut into 3cm chunks
- 1½ tbsp peanut oil
Rendang Paste
- 10g coriander seeds
- 10g cumin seeds
- 10g fennel seeds
- 10g black peppercorns
- 360g onions, chopped
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 lemongrass stalks, white part only, chopped
- 25g fresh ginger
- 25g fresh galangal
- 6 red chillies, halved and deseeded
- 15g fine sea salt
Sauce
- 200g coconut cream
- 600g light coconut milk
- 1½ tbsp tamarind paste
- ¾ bunch fresh coriander, leaves only
To Serve
- 600g cooked jasmine rice
- 100g cooked rice per portion
Method
- 1
Make the paste
Blend the onions, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, galangal, chillies, spices and salt until a paste forms. Add a splash of coconut milk if needed.
- 2
Brown the beef
Heat the oil in a large pan. Brown the beef in batches and set aside.
- 3
Cook the paste
Using the same pan, cook the paste for 5–8 minutes until fragrant and softened.
- 4
Build the curry
Return the beef to the pan. Add the coconut cream, light coconut milk and tamarind paste. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- 5
Slow cook
Cook on a low heat for approximately 1½–2 hours, partially covered, stirring occasionally.
Remove the lid towards the end and allow the sauce to reduce until thick, rich and coating the beef.
- 6
Finish
Season to taste and stir through the fresh coriander.
Meal Prep It 🍱
- Divide the Beef Rendang evenly between 6 containers.
- Add 100g cooked jasmine rice to each portion.
- Allow everything to cool fully before covering and refrigerating.
Protein Pantry Tip 💡
This version keeps the rich, creamy flavour of Beef Rendang while replacing most of the coconut cream with light coconut milk. The result is a satisfying family meal providing approximately 64g of protein per serving.
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