Slow Cooker Thai Beef Curry

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

canola oil

2 lb

beef stew meat

1/2 cup

unsalted beef stock

1/4 cup

Thai red curry paste

2 tbsp

fish sauce

1 tbsp

light brown sugar

yellow onion, sliced (about 2 1/2 cups)

3/4 cup

well-shaken canned full-fat coconut milk

8 oz

haricots verts (French green beans), halved crosswise

1/2 cup

loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

9 oz

fresh spinach (about 9 cups)

3 tbsp

fresh lime juice

Cilantro sprigs (optional)