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Crockpot Beef Massaman Curry – Easy, Rich, and Comforting Thai-Inspired Dinner

A creamy, fragrant Thai-style curry made in the slow cooker with tender beef, coconut milk, and warm spices for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the Curry:
  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 1 can 14 oz coconut milk (full-fat)
  • 3 tablespoons Massaman curry paste
  • 1 onion sliced thin
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 whole cardamom pods optional, but adds great depth
For Garnish:
  • Chopped roasted peanuts
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Cooked jasmine rice or naan bread for serving

Method
 

  1. Cut beef and vegetables, and place them in the crockpot.
  2. Mix curry paste, coconut milk, broth, and seasonings in a bowl.
  3. Pour mixture over the beef and stir to coat evenly.
  4. Cook on Low for 7–8 hours or until beef is tender.
  5. Serve over jasmine rice with roasted peanuts, cilantro, and lime.