Slow Cooker Red Curry Beef Pot Roast

INGREDIENTS

• 1 (2 1/2 pound) boneless beef chuck roast
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red curry paste, or to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles
• 3 tablespoons Asian fish sauce, or to taste
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 (3 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 pounds small potatoes, halved
• 4 small heads baby bok choy, sliced in 2-inch sections, green leaves intact
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon water
• For garnish:
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts, or to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste