Slow Cooker Green Curry Beef

Enjoy the flavours of a slow simmered Thai curry without all the hassle. Slow cookers are a great way to enjoy meals without added stress and work.

Prep Time10 minsCook Time9 hrsTotal Time9 hrs 10 mins
 1 ½ lbs (750 g) boneless cubed Ontario stewing beef
 1 medium onion, sliced
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared Thai green curry paste
 3 tbsp (45 mL) rice wine vinegar
 3 tbsp (45 mL) fish sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
 1 whole star anise
 1 ½ cups (375 mL) coconut milk
 ½ lb (250 g) snow peas
 2 cups (500 mL) uncooked basmati rice
 ½ tsp (2 mL) canola oil
 salt, to taste
 ¼ cup (50 mL) toasted sliced almonds (optional), for garnish
 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish
Steps:
1

In a 5-quart slow cooker toss together the beef, onion, garlic, green curry paste, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, star anise and coconut milk.

2

Set slow cooker setting to low and let the curry cook for 8 hours 30 minutes.

3

Carefully uncover, remove star anise and stir in snow peas. Cover and cook for 25 minutes more.

4

Meanwhile, prepare rice. Bring a pot filled with 3 ½ cups (825 mL) of water to a boil. Stir in rice, canola oil and pinch of salt. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5

To serve, divide rice and curry between bowls. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro and almonds.

Cook's Notes:
6

Serves 6

Category

Ingredients

 1 ½ lbs (750 g) boneless cubed Ontario stewing beef
 1 medium onion, sliced
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 3 tbsp (45 mL) prepared Thai green curry paste
 3 tbsp (45 mL) rice wine vinegar
 3 tbsp (45 mL) fish sauce
 2 tbsp (30 mL) brown sugar
 1 whole star anise
 1 ½ cups (375 mL) coconut milk
 ½ lb (250 g) snow peas
 2 cups (500 mL) uncooked basmati rice
 ½ tsp (2 mL) canola oil
 salt, to taste
 ¼ cup (50 mL) toasted sliced almonds (optional), for garnish
 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro (optional), for garnish

Directions

Steps:
1

In a 5-quart slow cooker toss together the beef, onion, garlic, green curry paste, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, brown sugar, star anise and coconut milk.

2

Set slow cooker setting to low and let the curry cook for 8 hours 30 minutes.

3

Carefully uncover, remove star anise and stir in snow peas. Cover and cook for 25 minutes more.

4

Meanwhile, prepare rice. Bring a pot filled with 3 ½ cups (825 mL) of water to a boil. Stir in rice, canola oil and pinch of salt. Cover, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until water is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

5

To serve, divide rice and curry between bowls. If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro and almonds.

Cook's Notes:
6

Serves 6

Slow Cooker Green Curry Beef