Crockpot Coconut Beef Stew

.5-1 lbs stew meat
1 small yellow onion, cut in chunks
1 can coconut milk
1 juice from one lime
2-3 cloves chopped garlic
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 1/2 T chili paste (or 1-2 tsp red chili flakes)
1 inch piece of ginger, peeled and grated

Add everything to the crockpot, toss to coat and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4.
Stir and serve over rice.

I found this recipe at A Year of Slow Cooking. I omitted the chili and used honey instead of sugar because of the restricted diet I'm on. I garnished it with fresh cilantro which was nice. Next time I'll add the chili (diet is almost over) but will probably keep the honey. This is even better as left overs reheated the next day. In the photo I served it with braised kale with vinegar which I DON'T recommend. The flavors do not mix well. I think a nice salad or another steamed veggie would be great with this.