Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry
Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry features fall-apart beef and tender potatoes simmered in a lush coconut-based sauce perfumed with warm spices. A squeeze of lime lifts the richness, while cashews, cilantro, and fresh chile add crunch, herbal brightness, and gentle heat. Ideal for a cozy dinner, especially served over fragrant jasmine rice.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook4 hrs 30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Pat the beef dry with paper towels, trim it, and cut it into 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces. Place the beef in a bowl with 2 tablespoons cornstarch, salt, and pepper; toss to coat the beef evenly.
- 2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add half of the beef and cook, turning frequently, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes (avoid overcrowding the skillet for good browning). Repeat with the remaining beef, using any oil left in the skillet. (Do not wipe the skillet.) Transfer the browned beef to an ungreased 6-quart slow cooker.
- 3
After all the beef is browned, reduce the heat to medium and add the curry paste, stirring to loosen any browned bits in the skillet. Add the beef broth and coconut cream, stirring to combine. Pour this mixture over the beef in the slow cooker. Add the potatoes; cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or on LOW for 6 hours, or until the beef is very tender when pierced with a fork.
- 4
Remove the beef and potatoes to a large bowl, then carefully pour the liquid from the slow cooker into a heatproof glass measuring cup or bowl and let it stand until the fat rises to the top, about 2 minutes. Skim off the fat from the surface with a ladle and discard.
- 5
Pour the remaining liquid into a saucepan and bring it to a boil without stirring over medium-high heat. In a small bowl, whisk the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water; add this to the boiling liquid, whisking until the mixture thickens, 2 to 5 minutes. Return the meat and potatoes to the thickened sauce; stir in the lime zest and juice.
- 6
Serve family-style, or place 1/2 cup rice into each of 6 bowls, spoon 1 1/3 cups of the beef, potatoes, and sauce over the rice, and garnish each serving with cashews, cilantro, sliced chile, and a lime wedge.
- Calories 729.85 kcal High 36%
- Protein 44.71 g Good Source 89%
- Carbohydrate 83.72 g 30%
- Total Fat 23.12 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 9.75 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 112.25 mg High 37%
- Sodium 259.63 mg Moderate 11%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 1.87 g --
- Added Sugars 0.26 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 49.57 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 6.05 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 400.5 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 30.45 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Fish 🐟
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry is a Thai dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 40 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Yellow Potatoes, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, and Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk. Each serving provides about 729.85 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry?
- It is a Thai curry recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Yellow Potatoes, Beef Broth, Black Pepper, Canned Unsweetened Coconut Milk, Canola Oil. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry?
- About 4 hrs 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 729.85 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry healthy?
- Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 729.85 calories and 44.71 g of protein, or 89% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 259.63 mg (11% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.75 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Fish and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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