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A decorative plate with white rice and slow cooker massaman curry featuring chunks of meat, vegetables, and chopped cilantro, served with lime wedges. A fork rests on the plate, and a cloth napkin is nearby.
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4 from 2 votes

Slow Cooker Massaman Curry

This slow cooker massaman beef curry is a hearty weeknight meal made with tender beef, potatoes, and carrots, in a mild curry sauce that's packed with warm Thai flavors. Serve with fresh cilantro and jasmine rice for a complete meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Keyword: beef curry, beef massaman curry, dairy free curry recipe, dairy free massaman curry, mild beef curry, mild curry
Servings: 8
Calories: 285kcal
Author: Melissa Belanger

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat
  • 3 medium russet potatoes about 1 pound peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 cups sliced carrots or baby carrots
  • 1 sweet onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 15-ounce can coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup Massaman curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Optional: Sear the beef. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and sear for 1–2 minutes per side, until browned.
  • Load the slow cooker. Add the coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce and curry paste to the slow cooker and whisk until smooth. Then, add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
    Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Season with salt, and add the cinnamon stick and bay leaves.
    Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  • Garnish and serve. Remove the bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with rice, if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1041mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin C: 11mg