Slow Cooker Sweet Spicy Indonesian Pulled Beef
Tender pulled beef slow-cooked in a sweet and spicy Indonesian-style sauce. Easy to make and packed with flavor — perfect with rice or bread.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped finely
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic squeezed
- 1 teaspoon tamarind paste
- 1 teaspoon chili paste sambal badjak or Oelek
- 4 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Kecap Manis or Kecap Medja
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- ⅔ cup beef stock
- 2 pounds chuck roast cut into 1-inch (2 cm) cubes
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry onion with tomato paste for 2 minutes.2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Add garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds.2 cloves garlic
- Add tamarind paste, chili paste, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, kecap manis, and sweet chili sauce; stir until slightly thickened. Transfer the sauce to the slow cooker.1 teaspoon tamarind paste, 1 teaspoon chili paste, 4 tablespoon dark brown sugar, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon Kecap Manis, 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- Add beef and beef stock; mix well.⅔ cup beef stock, 2 pounds chuck roast
- Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6–8 hours.
- Shred beef with two forks and mix with the sauce.
- Serve hot with rice, noodles, or buns.
NOTES
1. Can I make this spicier? Yes! Add extra sambal or a chopped red chili.
2. Can I use chicken instead of beef? Yes, boneless chicken thighs also work beautifully with this sauce.
3. Do I need to sear the beef first? No, it’s optional - the long, slow cooking gives plenty of flavor.
4. Larger portion? With almost all recipes, you can then press the 2× button, but not with a slow cooker recipe. If you double the weight in meat, add ¼ to ⅓ cup (50 to 100 ml) of extra beef stock.
5. Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Reheat: Heat gently in a pan over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally.
Nutrition
Calories: 583kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 158IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Iron: 5mg
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