Lightened Up Slow Cooker Coconut Beef Recipe
Quick and easy slow cooker coconut beef makes a simple weeknight dinner with only 1 WW Point!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup light coconut milk
- 2 to 3 tablespoons red curry paste, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- Kosher salt
- 1-2 teaspoons Thai red curry seasoning rub, to taste
- 1-1/2 pounds extra lean stew beef, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
- 3 ounces snap peas, sliced crosswise
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro or basil leaves
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
- Rice or noodles for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Ideal slow cooker size: 5- to 6-Quart.
- In a slow cooker, whisk together the coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, ginger and 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Sprinkle the beef with the Thai red curry seasoning rub and then add it to the slow cooker, stirring to coat the meat with the coconut milk mixture.
- Cook covered, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart, 6 to 7 hours on LOW, or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH.
- 30 minutes before serving, cook the rice or noodles according to package directions.
- Gently stir the peas, onion and lime juice into the beef mixture and cook until heated 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the beef mixture over the rice or noodles, if desired.
- Sprinkle with chopped peanuts, if using, and serve with lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Serving size: 1/6th recipe
WW Points: 1
Check your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 5 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) Serve over rice or noodles, or cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles if you're watching your carbs.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 5 SmartPoints (Green plan) 5 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 5 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) Serve over rice or noodles, or cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles if you're watching your carbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/6th of recipe | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.3g | Protein: 21.3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1039IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg