
By Grant McDougall
Slow Cooker Massaman Curry (Thicker Version)
7 steps
Prep:20minCook:6h
Rich Thai-style beef and potato curry with peanuts and warming spices, slow-cooked to perfection. A comforting dish for the whole family.
Updated at: Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:53:00 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
61
Moderate
Glycemic Load
20
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories586.5 kcal (29%)
Total Fat38.7 g (55%)
Carbs32.6 g (13%)
Sugars9.1 g (10%)
Protein30.5 g (61%)
Sodium1064.6 mg (53%)
Fiber3.9 g (14%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
6 servings

2potatoes
large, cut into large chunks

1onion
small, coarsely chopped

50gbutter

525gbeef stewing steak
cut into chunks

3cloves garlic
minced

1 x 400mlcan coconut milk

4 Tbsppeanut butter

3 TbspMassaman curry powder
or red curry powder with added cinnamon & clove

3 Tbspfish sauce

3 Tbspbrown sugar

750mlbeef stock

75gdry-roasted peanuts
Instructions
Step 1
Add potatoes and onion to the slow cooker.
Step 2
In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add beef and garlic. Sear until the beef is browned on all sides (about 5-7 min). Transfer beef to the slow cooker, leaving pan drippings.
Step 3
In the same pan, add peanut butter and Massaman curry powder. Stir constantly until the peanut butter is melted and the mixture is smooth (~3-4 min). Pour this into the slow cooker.
Step 4
To the slow cooker, add fish sauce, brown sugar, and beef stock. Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Cover and cook on Low for 4 to 6 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
Step 6
Optional thickening method: 30 minutes before serving, mix 1 tbsp cornflour with 2 tbsp cold water, stir until smooth, and add to the curry. Turn the slow cooker to High for the last 30 minutes.
Step 7
Alternatively, uncover and let reduce naturally for the last 30-45 minutes.
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