Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef
Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef features melt-in-your-mouth beef bathed in coconut milk and red curry paste, balanced with jalapeño heat, lime brightness, and a touch of brown sugar. Spinach wilts into the sauce for freshness, and basil adds a fragrant finish. Serve it over jasmine rice for a cozy, aromatic dinner perfect for unhurried weeknights or weekend gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook6 hrs 40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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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- 34
- Heart Health
- 34
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until browned, about 2 minutes per side. Drain off the excess grease. Move the beef to a 4-quart slow cooker and sprinkle with salt.
- 2
In the same skillet, cook the onions and garlic over medium-high heat until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer them to the slow cooker.
- 3
Stir the coconut milk, beef broth, red curry paste, jalapeños, lime juice, peanut oil, and brown sugar into the slow cooker until evenly mixed.
- 4
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until the flavors meld, 6 to 10 hours.
- 5
In a large saucepan, bring the water and rice to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- 6
Meanwhile, stir the spinach into the slow cooker and cook until wilted, about 15 minutes.
- 7
Serve the beef mixture over the rice and garnish with basil leaves.
- Calories 725.48 kcal High 36%
- Protein 16.04 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 127.77 g 46%
- Total Fat 16.63 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.97 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.93 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 691.76 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.18 g Good Source 26%
- Total Sugars 17.91 g --
- Added Sugars 10.03 g High 20%
- Calcium 187.16 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.87 mg Moderate 10%
- Potassium 78.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 78.12 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.68 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.53 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Peanuts 🥜
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef is a Thai dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 50 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Spinach, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 725.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef?
- It is a Thai recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Spinach, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Brown Sugar, Coconut Milk. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef?
- Explore these Thai side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef?
- About 6 hrs 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 725.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef healthy?
- Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 725.48 calories and 16.04 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 691.76 mg (30% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.97 g (20% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 10.03 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Peanuts, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, 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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