Description
This Slow-Cooker Beef Curry is the ultimate comfort classic, with tender beef simmered in a flavorful blend of spices and coconut milk. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and full of rich, aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Curry:
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet, brown beef cubes, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until softened.
- Add Spices: Stir in curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, cayenne, and tomato paste; cook until fragrant.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer mixture to slow cooker, add tomatoes, coconut milk, broth, vegetables, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve over rice or with naan bread.
- Stir in cream or yogurt for added richness.
- Leftovers taste better the next day and freeze well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 5 hours (high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
