Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 12 cup sweetened flaked coconut, divided
  • 14 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon butter, divided
  • 1 lb boneless beef top sirloin steaks (grilling steak) or 1 lb boneless strip steak (grilling steak)
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium beef stock
  • 14 cup water
  • 8 ounces spaghettini, broken in half
  • 1 lb frozen california-blend frozen vegetables, thawed (4 cups)
  • 3 tablespoons raisins
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Method

  • In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together milk, 1/3 cup of the coconut, soy sauce, flour and curry powder.
  • Heat a large pot over high heat; add half of the butter and swirl to coat pan.
  • Brown beef, in two or three batches, for about 2 minutes, adding remaining butter between batches; transfer beef to bowl .
  • Stir in beef stock and water, scraping up brown bits stuck to pot.
  • Whisk milk mixture and stir into pot; bring to a simmer, stirring often.
  • Stir in pasta; reduce heat and simmer gently , stirring often, for about 8 minutes or until pasta is almost tender.
  • Stir in vegetables and beef with any accumulated juices.
  • Cook stirring, for about 5 minutes or until heated through.
  • Serve sprinkled with remaining coconut and raisins and with lime wedges to squeeze over top.
  • COOKING TIP: For the optimal tenderness, cut the steak across the grain, heat the pot well before adding beef and don't crowd the pan.
  • FOR THE ADVENTUROUS: Add 1 minced hot chili pepper with beef and garnish with chopped fresh coriander and mint.