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Slow Cooker Beef Coconut Curry – A Rich & Cozy Weeknight Comfort

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Tender beef slow-cooked in a creamy coconut curry sauce with warm spices, garlic, ginger, and a touch of sweetness. An easy, comforting meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast or stew meat, cut into chunks

  • 1 tbsp oil (for searing)

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp red curry paste

  • 1 (14 oz) can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk

  • 1 cup beef broth

  • 1 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp fish sauce or soy sauce

  • Optional: 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 cup diced sweet potato

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a skillet. Sear beef chunks on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.

  • In the same pan, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.

  • Stir in curry paste and cook 1–2 minutes. Deglaze with a splash of broth or coconut milk.

  • Pour mixture over beef in slow cooker.

  • Add crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, beef broth, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir gently.

  • Cover and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours.

  • Add vegetables in the last hour of cooking.

  • Season to taste. Serve hot with rice and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

  • For extra richness, stir in a spoonful of peanut butter or more coconut milk.

  • Add chopped chili for more heat.

  • Leftovers freeze well and taste even better the next day.

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