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Thai Beef Stew (Stovetop or Slow Cooker

Thai Beef Stew Recipe – Easy Stovetop or Slow Cooker Delight

Experience a delicious Thai Beef Stew that you can easily prepare on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Beef Stew Meat Use beef digital muscle for the best texture, or substitute with beef chuck or stew meat.
  • 1 large Onion Chop into wedges for even cooking.
  • 1 medium Daikon Radish Cube for even distribution.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Smash to release oils and enhance flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Slice into coins for easy infusing.
  • 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for a vegetarian option.
  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce Adjust based on personal sodium preferences.
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Essential for the authentic taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Maggi Sauce Optional but recommended for authenticity.
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Can be omitted for vegetarian diets.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Cane, coconut, or palm sugars can work as substitutes.
  • 3 cups Beef Stock Homemade or store-bought is acceptable.
For the Spice Bag
  • 2 pieces Star Anise
  • 2 pieces Bay Leaves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 piece Cardamom Pod
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black and White Peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon Five Spice Powder Using a muslin bag for easy removal is advised.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Stovetop Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the spice bag by combining all spices; place them in a muslin bag if available.
  2. In a slow cooker or large stovetop pot, layer beef stew meat, onion wedges, cubed daikon radish, smashed garlic, and sliced ginger.
  3. Pour in the oyster sauce, light and dark soy sauces, Maggi sauce, fish sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to coat ingredients and cover with beef stock.
  4. Submerge the spice bag in the pot and cover tightly with a lid.
  5. Slow cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, or simmer on stovetop for 3–4 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Stir the stew and adjust seasoning with salt if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Consider pairing with steamed rice or transforming into Thai beef noodle soup for variety.

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