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A steaming bowl of beef coconut curry in a slow cooker, garnished with fresh herbs and served with rice on a cozy dinner table.

Effortless Slow Cooker Beef Coconut Curry: Your New Favorite Weeknight Dinner

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Enjoy a warm, hearty, and flavor-packed Slow Cooker Beef Coconut Curry – your new favorite weeknight dinner. Tender beef simmered in rich coconut milk combined with aromatic spices creates a delicious, restaurant-quality meal with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this coconut curry recipe is easily customizable for dietary preferences.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 2 cups diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • Optional: chopped vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or potatoes

Instructions

  1. Begin by chopping the onions, mincing the garlic, and grating the ginger. Prepare any additional vegetables if desired.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides for about 5 minutes, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  3. In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Add curry powder, turmeric, and cumin, cooking for another minute.
  4. Pour the sautéed aromatics into the slow cooker. Add coconut milk, diced tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well and add any chopped vegetables if using.
  5. Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Cook until the beef is tender and flavors meld.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa, with naan bread or side salad if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute different cuts of beef like chuck or stewing beef for tender results.
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free; check canned coconut milk labels for added ingredients.
  • Add extra vegetables for more nutrition and flavor.
  • Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Author: Emma Bloomfield
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Dairy-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 390 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg