Description
Slow Cooker Beef Red Curry is a rich and aromatic dish made with tender beef simmered in a creamy coconut red curry sauce. This easy slow cooker beef red curry recipe delivers bold Thai-inspired flavors with minimal effort, making it perfect for busy days, meal prep, or comforting family dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 kg beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into chunks
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp red curry paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Fresh basil or cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and black pepper.
- Place the beef in the slow cooker along with sliced onion, garlic, and ginger.
- In a bowl, mix coconut milk, red curry paste, beef broth, fish sauce, and brown sugar.
- Pour the mixture over the beef.
- Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender.
- About 30 minutes before serving, add bell peppers and carrots.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
Browning the beef before slow cooking adds extra depth of flavor but is optional.Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing red curry paste.Add potatoes or sweet potatoes for a heartier dish.Sauce thickens as it sits; add broth if needed when reheating.
