Crock Pot Indonesian Beef

Perfectly tender and richly spiced, Crock Pot Indonesian Beef is a slow-cooked masterpiece that brings bold Southeast Asian flavors straight to your kitchen. This easy-to-make dish combines chunks of seared beef chuck roast with a luscious sauce made from soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander. A touch of chili paste adds gentle heat, while a squeeze of lime juice brightens the savory profile. Let your crock pot work its magic for eight hours, resulting in melt-in-your-mouth beef that pairs beautifully with fragrant jasmine rice. Ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this recipe delivers complex flavors with minimal effort, all garnished with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish. Indulge in this crave-worthy Indonesian-inspired comfort food that’s perfect for feeding a crowd.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Beef chuck roast
• 1 medium Onion, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 0.5 cup Soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 0.5 cup Beef broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon Chili paste (such as sambal oelek)
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 4 cups Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into large chunks (about 2 inches each).

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chunks on all sides until browned. This step is optional but enhances the flavor.

Step 3

Place the beef chunks into your crock pot.

Step 4

In a bowl, mix together the diced onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, coconut milk, beef broth, ground coriander, ground cumin, and chili paste. Pour this mixture over the beef in the crock pot.

Step 5

Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beef is extremely tender and easy to shred with a fork.

Step 6

Once done, remove the beef and shred it with two forks. Set aside.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the juices in the crock pot to thicken the sauce. Stir well.

Step 8

Return the shredded beef to the crock pot, add the lime juice, and stir to coat the beef in the sauce. Let it cook for another 10 minutes.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (you can add extra soy sauce or chili paste for more flavor).

Step 10

Serve the Indonesian beef over cooked jasmine rice and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2604.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4069.9

Total Fat 186.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 73.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 5866.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 393.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 50.3g
Protein 208.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 403.6mg	0%
Iron 39.5mg	0%
Potassium 3989.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 38.5%