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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
Slow Cooker Thai Curried Beef
  1. 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. 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. 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. 4

    Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low until the flavors meld, 6 to 10 hours.

  5. 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. 6

    Meanwhile, stir the spinach into the slow cooker and cook until wilted, about 15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Serve the beef mixture over the rice and garnish with basil leaves.

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.
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.

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