Slow Cooker Beef Curry (Print Version)
Tender beef slowly simmered with aromatic spices and coconut milk for a rich, comforting dish that's perfect over basmati rice.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Beef
01 - 2 lbs 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 oz) diced tomatoes
→ Curry Base & Spices
08 - 2 tbsp curry powder (mild or medium, to taste)
09 - 1 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1 tsp ground coriander
11 - ½ tsp ground turmeric
12 - ½ tsp paprika
13 - ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
14 - 1 tsp salt
15 - ½ tsp black pepper
→ Liquids
16 - 1 cup beef broth
17 - 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
→ Finishing
18 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
19 - 2 tbsp 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 (optional but recommended for richer flavor). Transfer to the slow cooker.
02 - Add the onion, garlic, and ginger to the slow cooker. Top with carrots, bell pepper, and diced tomatoes.
03 - Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper over everything.
04 - Stir in the beef broth, coconut milk, and tomato paste until well combined.
05 - Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the sauce is thickened.
06 - Adjust seasoning to taste.
07 - Serve hot over basmati rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The slow cooker does the heavy lifting while you live your life, returning you to a house filled with irresistible curry aromas that make everyone ask whats for dinner before they even take their shoes off.
- Theres something deeply satisfying about transforming tough beef cuts into melt-in-your-mouth tender morsels swimming in a velvety, flavor-packed sauce.
02 -
- Resist the urge to peek and stir during cooking, as each time you lift the lid, you add 20-30 minutes to the cooking time.
- The curry tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to marry, so consider making it ahead for special occasions.
03 -
- Pat the beef completely dry before searing for better browning and to prevent the meat from steaming instead of caramelizing.
- Bloom your spices in a hot pan for 30 seconds before adding to the slow cooker to release their essential oils and deepen their flavor profile.