Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Beef is a weeknight winner. Tender beef slow cooked in coconut milk with curry, peanut butter, and spiced. Filled with veggies and served with rice for a new favorite for a busy night.
There are so many things I love about cooler temps and fall weather, but one of my favorite things is cooking with my slow cooker to make delicious and savory stews.
This recipe is for Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Beef, and it is everything you could want in a unique beef stew.
I fill this stew with hearty beef and slow cook it in creamy coconut milk, curry paste and peanut butter. The result is a stew with some of the most flavorful and tender meat around! This recipe is savory, but with a touch of sweet from the coconut milk and honey, and a touch of heart from the curry paste. However, not to worry, because it is not overly spicy and is still kid friendly!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use chicken in this recipe?
Yes, keep the chicken as a larger piece while cooking. Chop and add back to the slow cooker.
Is the Thai red curry spicy?
On it’s own, sure. However, the spice leave is very manageable and my 3-years-old event ate this.
Can I use a lite coconut milk?
You can, but you will not get the same rich creamy consistency. I do not recommend a low fat coconut milk.
Can I add more veggies?
Sure! Just chop and add with the other veggies.
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Slow Cooker Thai Peanut Beef
Ingredients
- 2 lb beef stew meat
- 13.5 oz can coconut milk
- 3/4 cup beef brothb
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup fresh snap pea pods, trimmed and cleaned and halved
- 1/2 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tbsp corstarch
- 4 tbsp warm water
- Salt to taste
- Brown Rice cooked
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, broth, peanut butter, curry paste, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic.
- Place beef in the slow cooker and pour the coconut mixture over the beef. Stir to coat.
- Place cover on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours.
- After 6 hours, whisk together the cornstarch and warm water. Add the veggies to the slow cooker. Stir in the cornstarch mixture. Cover and cook for an additional 1-2 hours.
- Season with salt, if needed, and serve with cooked rice.
This post was originally created in 2014, and updated in 2019 for reader enhancement and recipe updating.
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My mouth is watering here. Must be time for breakfast LOL. This looks so yummy.
That looks amazing. So in love with the flavors and colors in that bowl!
Oh my goodness this looks so flavorful. And easy too. My husband and I are big fans of Thai food.
What a delicious meal! Perfect to put in before work and serve over rice at dinner time.
Coconut makes pretty much any curry super delicious. I love it. But coconut and peanut butter, that’s absolutely awesome. I adore Thai flavours too. I’m really pleased to see you using brown rice too, I eat it far more than white..
So thankful this is a slow cooker recipe! It sounds just divine. Love that I can have peace of mind that it’s easy too!
Oh man! you got me at Thai + Peanut combination. Its irresistible and my favorite combo. I don’t eat beef so please let me know what other protein would go well in this recipe.
I would recommend chicken!
Thai food is a huge family favorite. This looks amazing!
very good food recipe idea. i loved. Thank you for share.
Thank you Ashley. This is just amazing cooking, and some good eating for me and anyone else who wants good food. Even if you’re not hungry