Description

Slow Cooker Beef Red Curry is a rich and flavorful dish made with tender beef simmered in a creamy coconut red curry sauce. This easy slow cooker beef red curry recipe delivers bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors with minimal effort, perfect for a comforting homemade meal.

Ingredients

1.5–2 lbs (700g–900g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into chunks
2–3 tablespoons red curry paste
1 can (400ml) coconut milk
1 cup beef broth
1 onion, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1–2 bell peppers, sliced
2 carrots, sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or basil for garnish

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Instructions

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the beef chunks until browned on all sides.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for 1–2 minutes to release its aroma.
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
Add coconut milk, beef broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir gently to combine.
Add the sliced bell peppers and carrots.
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or on high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
Stir in lime juice before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with fresh cilantro or basil and serve hot.

Notes

Searing the beef enhances the flavor but can be skipped if short on time.Adjust spice level by increasing or decreasing the curry paste.Add vegetables like zucchini, snap peas, or potatoes for variety.For a thicker sauce, reduce the broth or cook uncovered at the end.Light coconut milk can be used, though the sauce will be less creamy.