Slow Cooker Beef Curry

Slow Cooker Beef Curry is a deliciously comforting dish that brings together tender, slow-cooked beef and a rich, fragrant curry sauce. This recipe is perfect for a hands-off meal, allowing the slow cooker to do the work while you go about your day. The blend of spices, coconut milk, and tomatoes creates a deeply flavorful sauce that pairs perfectly with the beef, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth texture. Serve this curry over rice or with warm naan bread for a satisfying and flavorful dinner that’s sure to be a hit.

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish
• Cooked rice or naan for serving

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chunks on all sides, seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper to the onion mixture. Stir and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Transfer the onion and spice mixture to the slow cooker with the beef.
5. Pour in the coconut milk, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth. Stir everything together until well combined.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened.
7. Serve the beef curry over rice or with naan bread, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy the rich, warming flavors of Slow Cooker Beef Curry for a meal that’s both hearty and satisfying!