25-Minute Tausug Beef Kulma Recipe

Want to commemorate Eid al-Fitr by honoring Mindanaoan households? You should give our quick Tausug Beef Kulma recipe a try. Beef Kulma usually takes over 2 hours to make, but we have a 25-minute hack that packs a lot of flavor.

Beef Kulma is essentially a crossover between kare-kare and traditional curry, and our Beef Kulma recipe uses Knorr Beef Cube to bring out the dish’s flavors even more. This is so easy to make it might become a staple in your household.

Tips

Feel free to garnish this dish with cilantro (wansoy) before serving.

25 min.
4 People
Easy

Ingredients

For the beef

1 tbsp cooking oil
500 grams beef sirloin, cut into small pieces
to taste salt and pepper

For the stew

1 tbsp cooking oil
2 pcs green chilis, sliced and divided
2 pcs red chilis, sliced and divided
1 stalk lemongrass, divided
1 tbsp curry powder
1 packet instant kare-kare mix
1 packet Knorr Beef Cube
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup tomato paste
2 cups beef stock or water
1 cup coconut milk

Cooking Method

Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pan, heat oil over high heat. Once it’s hot, sear the beef until browned on one side, about 1 ½ minutes, and set aside.
Add oil to the same pan over medium heat. Add half the green and red chilies and lemongrass. Cook, stirring frequently, until they soften.
Add the curry powder, instant kare-kare mix, Knorr Beef Cube, peanut butter, and tomato paste. Cook until toasted.
Add the beef stock, stir, and cook until the kare-kare mix is dissolved and the peanut butter and tomato paste are well incorporated.
Once boiling, reduce heat to low and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook until thickened, which is about 10 minutes.
Add cooked beef and coconut milk, saving some milk for garnish, if desired, to the sauce. Garnish with the remaining chilies and serve.

Beef Kulma is usually served during Muslim holidays like Eid al-Fitr, but feel free to try this recipe whenever you’re in the mood for some beefy goodness.