How to Make Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai curried beef is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is perfect for those who love Thai cuisine. The combination of tender beef, rich coconut milk, and fragrant spices creates a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. This slow cooker version of the classic Thai dish makes it easy to create a mouthwatering meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean stew beef
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups diced onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can coconut milk
  • ¾ cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 2 jalapeno chile peppers, seeded and minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 8 water
  • 4 cups jasmine rice
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs 53 mins
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 8 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Drain excess grease. Transfer beef to a 4-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with salt.
  • Combine onion and garlic in the same skillet over medium-high heat; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to beef in the slow cooker.
  • Stir coconut milk, beef broth, red curry paste, lime juice, peanut oil, jalapeno chile peppers, and brown sugar into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on Low until flavors combine, 6 to 10 hours.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Stir spinach into the slow cooker and cook until wilted, about 15 minutes. Serve beef mixture over rice and garnish with basil leaves.
  • Nutrition

    829 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 99mg
    • Sodium: 299mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 86g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 40g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 566mg