Red Curry Braised Beef

Ingredients

• Braised Beef

  • 2.2 lb (1 kg) boneless beef blade roast, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cans (14 oz/398 ml each) light coconut milk (see note)
  • 1/3 cup (75 ml) red curry paste
  • 1 lime slice
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon

• Vegetables

  • 2 Chinese eggplants, cut into ¾-inch (1.5 cm) rounds
  • ¾ lb (340 g) thin green beans
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
  • Thai basil or cilantro leaves (optional)