Ingredients

  • 3/4 c. light coconut milk
  • 1 to 2 tbsp. red curry paste
  • 2 clove garlic
  • 2 tsp. grated ginger
  • kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 lb. lean beef stew meat
  • 8 oz. rice noodles
  • 3 oz. snap peas
  • 1/2 red onion
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 c. fresh cilantro or basil leaves
  • Chopped peanuts (optional)

Method

  • In a 5- to 6-qt slow cooker, whisk together the coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, ginger and 1/4 tsp salt.
  • Add the beef and toss to coat.
  • Cook, covered, until the meat easily pulls apart, 6 to 7 hours on low or 4 to 5 hours on high.
  • Fifteen minutes before serving, cook the noodles according to package directions.
  • Gently fold the peas, onion and lime juice into the beef mixture and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Fold in the cilantro.
  • Serve the beef mixture over the noodles.
  • Sprinkle with chopped peanuts (if using) and serve with lime wedges, if desired.