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Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry Recipe

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Slow Cooker Beef Massaman Curry is a rich and flavorful Thai-inspired dish featuring tender beef chuck steak simmered slowly with aromatic massaman curry paste, creamy coconut milk, peanut butter, and baby potatoes. This hearty curry develops deep, complex flavors while cooking gently for hours, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth beef and a luscious sauce perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 kg beef chuck steak
  • 1 medium brown onion, sliced
  • 114 g massaman curry paste (Maesri brand recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons peanut butter
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • ½ cup beef stock
  • 1 star anise
  • 400 g baby potatoes (whole or halved if large)

Instructions

  1. Brown the beef: Heat olive oil in a frypan or use the sear function on your slow cooker if available. Brown both sides of the beef chuck steak to develop flavor. Place the browned beef into the slow cooker; it will not be fully cooked yet.
  2. Sauté onions: In the same frypan, add the sliced onion and cook until they start to soften, releasing their sweetness and aroma.
  3. Cook massaman curry paste: Add the massaman curry paste to the onions and fry for about 1 minute until fragrant, which helps to bloom the spices.
  4. Add creamy ingredients: Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, and beef stock to the curry paste and onion mixture until well combined creating a rich sauce.
  5. Combine in slow cooker: Pour the coconut milk mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, ensuring the beef is well covered by the sauce.
  6. Add star anise and potatoes: Nestle the star anise and baby potatoes into the sauce around the beef, then cover with the slow cooker lid.
  7. Slow cook: Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beef is tender and cooked through, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
  8. Prepare to serve: Remove the star anise and skim off any excess oil from the sauce. Remove the beef and shred it, discarding any visible fat for enhanced texture and taste.
  9. Optional thickening: If desired, pour the sauce into a small saucepan and simmer on the stovetop until thickened to your preference. Serve hot with the shredded beef and potatoes.

Notes

  • Using the sear function on a slow cooker can streamline the browning process if your model has this feature.
  • The star anise adds a subtle licorice note, so be sure to remove it before serving.
  • For a thicker curry sauce, simmer the sauce separately after slow cooking.
  • The Maesri brand of massaman curry paste is recommended for authentic flavor but you may use your preferred brand.
  • Adjust the quantity of potatoes based on size and cooking vessel.

Find it online: https://miracooking.com/slow-cooker-beef-massaman-curry-recipe/