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Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce

Name: Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce
Prep time: 60 min
Cook time: 180 min
Total time: 240 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Beef chuck, 2 lbs, diced into 1-inch cubes; Coconut milk, 1 cup; Rendang curry paste, 2 tbsp; Kaffir lime leaves, 3 leaves; Ginger, 1-inch, grated; Salt, To taste; Coconut cream, 1 cup; Sambal oelek, 1 tbsp; Lime, 1, juiced; Salt & pepper, To taste; Corn tortillas, 8 small; Red onion, 1, thinly sliced; Fresh cilantro, ½ cup, chopped; Avocado, 1, sliced; Lime wedges; Red chili slices

Enjoy an adventurous culinary experience with these mouthwatering rendang beef tacos paired with a creamy spicy coconut sauce.

4.6(527 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·November 7, 2025

Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

1 h

Cook

3 h

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rendang Beef

For the Spicy Coconut Sauce

For the Taco Assembly

For Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 963 kcal
Protein: 55.25 g
Carbs: 38.75 g
Fat: 72.75 g
Fiber: 5.38 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3850 kcal
Protein: 221 g
Carbs: 155 g
Fat: 291 g
Fiber: 21.5 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Beef chuck 2 lbs, diced into 1-inch cubes	1820	192	0	130	0
Coconut milk 1 cup	445	4.5	6	48	0
Rendang curry paste 2 tbsp	60	1	9	2	1
Kaffir lime leaves 3 leaves	1	0	0.5	0	0
Ginger 1-inch, grated	5	0	1	0	0.5
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Coconut cream 1 cup	720	7	14	76	0
Sambal oelek 1 tbsp	15	0.5	3	0	0.5
Lime 1, juiced	11	0	4	0	0
Salt & pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Corn tortillas 8 small	480	12	96	12	8
Red onion 1, thinly sliced	40	1	9	0	1.5
Fresh cilantro ½ cup, chopped	1	0	0	0	0
Avocado 1, sliced	250	3	12	23	10
Lime wedges	0	0	0	0	0
Red chili slices	2	0	0.5	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Rendang Beef

1
Combine ingredients
In a bowl, combine the beef cubes with rendang curry paste, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves.
2
Add coconut milk and salt
Stir in the coconut milk and a pinch of salt.
3
Marinate
Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
Tip: Let the beef marinate overnight for deeper flavor absorption.

Preparing the Spicy Coconut Sauce

1
Whisk coconut cream and sambal
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk coconut cream with sambal oelek.
2
Add lime and season
Add lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Taste the sauce before serving and balance the flavors as needed.
3
Simmer sauce
Simmer for 5 minutes and set aside to cool.
Tip: Avoid boiling the coconut cream to prevent separation.

How to Make Sizzling Indonesian Rendang Taco with Spicy Coconut Sauce

Total time: 4 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Simmer the Beef
Transfer marinated beef to a heavy-based pot. Simmer on low heat until tender, about 2 hours.
2
Heat the Tortillas
Warm the tortillas in a skillet for 1-2 minutes on each side.
3
Assemble the Tacos
Top each tortilla with beef, onion slices, avocado, and cilantro.