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Thai Coconut Beef

Thai Coconut Beef: Slow Cooker Comfort for Busy Nights

Thai Coconut Beef is a comforting slow cooker dish featuring tender beef, creamy coconut milk, and spicy red curry for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 3 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast can substitute with chicken or pork
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked is preferred
For the Sauce
  • 13.66 ounces Coconut Milk use full-fat for richness
  • 3/4 cup Beef Stock can replace with vegetable stock
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter almond butter works as an alternative
  • 1/4 cup Red Curry Paste adjust for spice level
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce swap with tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey maple syrup works for vegan
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Fresh Gingerroot
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Sweet Red Pepper, sliced substitute with yellow or green bell pepper if desired
  • 1/2 pound Fresh Sugar Snap Peas, trimmed can swap with green beans
  • 1/4 cup Minced Fresh Cilantro omit if not preferred
For Serving
  • 1 serving Hot Cooked Brown or White Rice

Equipment

  • 5-quart slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Thai Coconut Beef
  1. Begin by seasoning the boneless beef chuck roast with salt and pepper, ensuring an even coating on all sides for maximum flavor. Place the seasoned beef into a 5-quart slow cooker, along with the sliced sweet red pepper.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, beef stock, creamy peanut butter, red curry paste, soy sauce, honey, and minced fresh gingerroot until smooth and well combined. Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
  3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low heat for 7 to 8 hours, until the beef easily shreds apart with a fork.
  4. Once done, carefully remove the beef from the slow cooker, allow it to cool slightly, and then shred it into bite-sized pieces, skimming off any excess fat from the juices.
  5. Return the shredded beef to the slow cooker and stir in the fresh sugar snap peas. Cover and let it cook for another 45 to 60 minutes.
  6. Before serving, stir in the minced fresh cilantro and serve the beef hot over cooked brown or white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding broth if necessary.

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