Slow Cooker Beef Curry (Printable)
A rich and aromatic beef dish, slow-cooked until beef is meltingly tender and the sauce is deeply flavorful. Perfect for a comforting family meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2 pounds stewing beef, cut into 1½-inch cubes
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
06 - 1 red bell pepper, chopped
07 - 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
→ Curry Base & Spices
08 - 2 tablespoons curry powder (mild or medium, to taste)
09 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
11 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - ½ teaspoon paprika
13 - ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
14 - 1 teaspoon salt
15 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
→ Liquids
16 - 1 cup beef broth
17 - 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
→ Finishing
18 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
20 - Cooked basmati rice, to serve
# Steps:
01 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
02 - Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the slow cooker. Layer with sliced carrots, chopped bell pepper, and the can of diced tomatoes.
03 - Evenly sprinkle the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
04 - Pour in the beef broth and coconut milk. Stir in the tomato paste until all ingredients are well combined.
05 - Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 8 hours or on HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef is meltingly tender and the sauce has thickened.
06 - Taste the curry and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Serve the hot beef curry over cooked basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You'll be amazed at how effortlessly you can achieve incredibly tender beef and a sauce bursting with complex flavors.
- This recipe truly lets you set it and forget it, making dinner time feel like a cozy reward rather than a chore.
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- While tempting to skip, browning the beef beforehand creates a depth of flavor that a slow cooker alone can't achieve.
- Always taste and adjust your seasonings at the very end; slow cooking can sometimes mellow flavors, and a final tweak can make all the difference.
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- For the richest, most decadent sauce, always opt for full fat coconut milk; it provides an unmatched creaminess and body.
- Don't skimp on the fresh ginger; its bright, peppery kick is absolutely essential and truly elevates the curry's aromatic complexity.