Slow Cooker Thai Basil Beef

by Nathan Anthony
Star 4.3
    15m prep time
    135m total time
    Easy level
    16 ingredients

I adore this recipe, which was inspired by the local Thai takeaway we had growing up. The smell alone transports me back to my childhood, so it holds such sentimental value. That’s the beauty of food—it can trigger wonderful memories. The flavour here is sensational, like a very rich satay. It’s got to be one of my all-time favourite takeaways.

Method

Based on 4 servings, adjust as needed.

Step 1

Place all the ingredients in the slow cooker except for the Thai basil, stir and season to taste. Cook on high for 2.5–3 hours or low for 5 hours.

Step 2

If you would like the sauce to be thicker, stir in another teaspoon of cornflour mixed to a paste with a little water.

Step 3

Serve with the rice heated according to the packet instructions, and stir the Thai basil through with the beef just before serving.
  • Ingredients
  • Based on 4 servings
  • 1 tbsp Sugar 1 x Sainsbury's White Granulated Sugar 500g
  • 3 tbsp Soy Sauce 1 x Sainsbury's Light Soy Sauce 150ml
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice, juiced 1 x Sainsbury's Oranges
  • 500g Beef Steaks, thinly sliced 1 x Sainsbury's British or Irish Extra Lean Casserole Steak 500g
  • 3 tbsp Honey 1 x Stamford Street Co. Clear Honey 340g
  • 1 Red Pepper, sliced 1 x Sainsbury's Red Pepper
  • 200g Handful Of Mushrooms, halved 1 x Sainsbury's Closed Cup White Mushrooms 300g
  • 5 Garlic Cloves, crushed 1 x Sainsbury's Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Thai Fish Sauce 1 x Blue Dragon Fish Sauce 150ml
  • 10g Thai Basil, picked, or 1/3rd the quantity of dried basil 1 x Sainsbury's Thai Basil 20g
  • Maldon Salt to taste 1 x Maldon Sea Salt Flakes 250g
  • 1tsp Chilli Flakes 1 x Sainsbury's Crushed Chillies 32g
  • 250ml Chicken Stock 1 x Sainsbury's Stock Cubes, Chicken 10x10g
  • 1 tsp Ancho Chilli Flakes 1 x Sainsbury's Ancho Chilli Flakes 27g
  • 2 Pouches Cooked Jasmin Rice 2 x Ben's Original Jasmine Microwave Rice 220g
  • 1 heaped tbsp Cornflour, mixed to a paste with equal amounts of water 1 x Sainsbury's Cornflour 500g
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