Fall is the time to make delicious comfort food that will help us cope with freezing cold winter nights. I often experiment on different types and flavors of beef stew so all throughout the season we don't get tired of the same old, same old recipe. This time, I fancied something with a bit of an Asian kick. For convenience I used the slow cooker so it's just a matter of dumping all the ingredients in and then it's ready when we are.
We used some curry powder and other spices to add flavor to the stew and also added some coconut milk for that touch of creamy goodness. With melt-in-your mouth tender beef chunks after a long slow cooking, I can honestly say - this dish truly tickled our taste buds and we enjoyed each delicious mouthful. The bonus, it's even better the next day - assuming there'll be some left-over which may be doubtful if you're into curry and rice! Enjoy!
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Ingredients
2 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 lbs Boneless Beef Chuck cut into 2-inch chunks
2 medium Onions, chopped
1 large sweet potato, sliced into 1 1/2 inch chunks
3 medium carrots, sliced 1 1/2 inch chunks
1 14 oz can coconut Milk
1 1/2 Tablespoons Curry Powder
1 teaspoon ground Ginger
1 teaspoon ground Coriander
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 Tablespoon Sugar, plus more if needed
1 1/2 Tablespoon Fish Sauce or to taste
Salt and pepper, to taste
Procedure
Liberally season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
Melt the butter and oil using medium-high heat (but not smoking hot) in a large and heavy bottomed pan. Brown the cubed beef in batches. Place the meat in a large platter as you cook.
Place the onion slices on the slow cooker and top with the browned beef. Add the sweet potatoes and carrots.
In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, curry powder, spices, sugar, fish sauce and a little salt and pepper. Pour over beef and vegetables.
Cook on low for at least 8-10 hours or about 5-6 hours on high. Length of time varies depending on your crock pot. Adjust seasoning if necessary adding a little more sugar to balance the flavors and some salt and pepper, to taste.
Serve with freshly cooked Jasmine rice!
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ReplyDeleteIf im going to use pressure cooker. What is the mechanics and the cooking time? Thank you!
Hi Sheila, I haven't tried this in a pressure cooker but your manufacturer may have some info on how long to cook the beef. Perhaps that would help.
DeleteThis looks so sumptuous! How would you prepare this without the slow cooker? Can you get a similar result in less time with regular cooking? Either way, I'll have to try this!
ReplyDeleteHi Cyrus, I would probably brown the meat, saute the onions, add the spices and then add enough beef broth to cover and simmer until beef is tender. I will add the coconut milk or just the coconut cream floating on top when the beef is already tender and let the sauce thicken because it may dry if I add it initially. Or if I want to a dryer beef I may adopt this to turn it into Beef Rendang. Now you're making me want to cook this again, as in right now. :)
DeleteI love my slow cooker and what a yummy recipe! Easy weeknight meal!!!
ReplyDeleteI cannot live without my slow cooker Debra! Thankful for it!!!
DeleteYum!! I love curries AND slow cooker recipes. This looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ashley!
DeleteI LOVE this. I so rarely see curries made with beef and this one makes me gleeful.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, they're most made with chicken but once in a while I like to use beef instead. Thanks, Michelle!
DeleteYou had me at beef and curry. The slow cooker is just a bonus.Now I just have to go buy some fish sauce!
ReplyDeleteFish sauce makes everything yummy as far as I am concerned! :) Hope you enjoy it Jerry!
DeleteThis looks amazing! What can i substitute for the fish sauce tho? It's not a favorite around here....
ReplyDeleteYou can sub with soy sauce or worcestershire sauce to taste though the flavor will taste a little different but should still be yum! Thanks for asking!
DeleteHow many people does this serve?
ReplyDeleteAbout 6 more or less. Hope you like it!
DeleteHi CaN I substitute the sweet potato for regular ones
ReplyDeleteYes, you certainly can! :)
DeleteSo easy and so delicious! I prepared it in my oven (2hrs on low) and it turned up perfectly tasty :) Thank you!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to know that! Thanks!
DeleteHello, What kind of curry powder did you use?
ReplyDeleteMedium spicy and just the plain red but feel free to use your favorite one.
DeleteThank you
DeleteMaking today on a snowed in day. Cannot wait!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy it Terra!!! Keep safe and stay warm. :)
DeleteCan't wait to make this! What size coconut milk and is it the only liquid used?
ReplyDeleteThe usual 14 oz can coconut milk and that's the only liquid I use though you can add a little water if you want it less thick.
DeleteThis was absolutely wonderful! it was the perfect meal for our cold snowy evening. I just got home from a long Thanksgiving visit and had no food in our house. I did a little pinterest search with the few ingredients i had and am so happy i found this! I didnt have any carrots so I used a combination of sweet potatoes and regular white potatoes. I also used fresh grated ginger, honey for the sweetness and added just a little bit of the balsamic vinegar. Served With brown rice. Yummy!!! My husband and 11 month old loved it :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the feedback Sarah! Glad your whole family enjoyed it! Love the way you tweaked the recipe and may have to try that myself!!! :)
DeleteThank you for this recipe. It was the first recipe I tried in my new crock pot. My husband does not do sweet potatoes so I used two small Yukon Gold, and I think it was fine. Mine certainly turned out more yellow than yours - my comment to the family was that "It didn't look like her picture at all!". I also thickened it at the end with a slurry of flour and milk.
ReplyDeleteKaren M.
Making this tomorrow, but wondering if I can use yellow Curry powder as I can't find red curry powder here in Australia?
ReplyDeleteYellow Curry powder is certainly fine, Michelle. Hope you enjoy this! Thanks!
Deletethanks for this recipe, i am excited to try it as i have made a new years resolution to use my slow cooker at least once per month! needless to say i am brand new to slow cooking and am horribly afraid to ruin food and lose time in the hours i wait patiently for it all to be ready to taste…my question is, do i ever stir the pot at any point in this process?? in the beginning? ever during the 8 hours its cooking?? thanks for your help! this is going to be my first ever slow cooker recipe :)
ReplyDeleteJust stir it in the beginning or at the end but not while cooking or you will lose heat. It should be fine and hope you enjoy it!
Deleteomg turned out so delicious!! you're a genius! Thanks Again!
DeleteI am glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting us know! :)
DeleteMade this yesterday, watched football and had a delicious dinner. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to know that!
Deletecan I use red curry paste? Or does it have to be curry powder. I have both, but the curry powder is yellow
ReplyDeleteYou can use either but please note that depending on the brand of curry paste - it could be spicier than the curry powder so please adjust accordingly. Hope you enjoy it!
DeleteI love this beef and curry slow cooker recipe!!
ReplyDeleteSoups and stews are one of my favourite meals to make. Thanks for sharing sure a great recipe. :)
I have a beef and barley stew that is hearty and delicious.
http://doubletherecipe.com/2016/03/02/hearty-beef-stew/
In my slow cooker, the sauce doesnt cover the ingredients. Does that matter? Im just wondering if its going to dry out.
ReplyDeleteIt should be fine, don't worry. It won't have too much liquid but it won't be dry.
Deletei want this so bad now...too bad i have a chicken in the oven already. tomorrow I guess.
ReplyDeleteIs there something else I can substitute for the fish sauce? I'm thinking soy sauce, but wasn't sure if that would go with curry. I don't care for the taste of fish sauce
ReplyDeleteYou can replace with worcestershire sauce, soy sauce or simply salt. Simply adjust to taste. Thanks!
DeleteCan't wait to try this and when I do, I'll be using fish sauce. The people who scrunch their noses at it are often the same people who actually love some other thai, filipino, or other asian dish that contains it. It's is in SO many asian dishes. Just give it a try folks!
ReplyDeleteIs the sweet potato supposed to mush up? Mine did and that's what thickened the sauce... Otherwise if they are supposed to keep their shape I would have needed to put them in maybe halfway through? I used yellow curry powder because that's what I had and it was delicious and easy to make! Thank you for the recipe
ReplyDeleteIt's up to you. I like it mashed up so I don't mind adding it earlier. Glad you enjoyed this anyway. Thank you!! :)
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