Crock Pot Indonesian Beef or Pork
Embark on a flavorful journey with this Crock Pot Indonesian Beef or Pork recipe—a slow-cooker masterpiece that brings the rich and exotic flavors of Southeast Asia straight to your kitchen. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast or pork shoulder are bathed in a deeply aromatic sauce made with soy sauce, creamy coconut milk, warm spices like cumin and turmeric, and a hint of lime for a delightful tang. Enhanced with browned onions, fresh ginger, and optional chili for a touch of heat, this dish effortlessly combines savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Perfectly slow-cooked until melt-in-your-mouth tender, this easy, hands-off recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely weekends. Serve it over steamy rice or noodles, and finish with a fresh cilantro garnish for an irresistibly fragrant meal that’s sure to impress. Perfectly optimized for slow cooking, this Indonesian-inspired recipe is your gateway to a truly comforting and globally inspired dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef chuck roast or pork shoulder
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Carrot, sliced
- 1 Red chili, finely chopped (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Cut the beef or pork into 2-inch chunks, trimming off excess fat for a leaner dish.
Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the meat on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer the meat to the crock pot.
In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, and stir for another 1 minute until aromatic. Transfer this mixture to the crock pot.
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, coconut milk, brown sugar, lime juice, fish sauce (if using), salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended.
Pour the sauce mixture into the crock pot over the meat. Add the sliced carrots and red chili (if using). Stir gently to coat all the ingredients in the sauce.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meat is tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or lime juice, if needed.
Serve the Indonesian beef or pork with steamed rice or noodles on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2960 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 212.0 g | 272% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.1 g | 385% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 726 mg | 242% | |
| Sodium | 7900 mg | 343% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.2 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 190.3 g | 381% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 301 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 28.8 mg | 160% | |
| Potassium | 4065 mg | 86% | |
*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.
