Simplest Beef Curry with Whole Shallots

This inviting take on beef curry, adapted from Ma Thanegi’s book An Introduction to Myanmar Cuisine, is also delectable as leftovers the next day. Be sure to allow for 90 minutes of cooking time so that the meat is meltingly tender.

Serve with rice and a vegetable with a tart or bitter edge, such as stir-fried dandelion greens or radicchio or broccoli rabe, to complement the sweetness of the shallots.