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Slow Cooker Beef Curry That Melts in Your Mouth

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  • Author: Penny Smith
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 servings 1x

Description

This slow cooker beef curry is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings, family dinners, or weekend meal prep. Tender beef cubes simmer in a rich, aromatic curry sauce that’s packed with warm spices and coconut milk. The slow cooking process ensures melt-in-your-mouth beef and a deeply flavorful sauce, making it easy to serve a restaurant-quality meal at home without spending hours in the kitchen.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 pounds (900g) beef chuck or stewing beef, cut into large cubes

  • 1 tablespoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil

  • 2 large onions, finely sliced

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tablespoons curry powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander

  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400ml) coconut milk

  • 1 can (14 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes

  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2 cups diced potatoes (optional)

  • 1 cup sliced carrots (optional)

  • 1 cup green peas (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then brown them in batches until deeply seared on all sides.

  • In the same skillet, add the onions and cook until golden and soft, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  • Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir constantly for 30–60 seconds to toast the spices.

  • Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add the onion and spice mixture on top of the beef.

  • Pour in coconut milk, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Stir gently to combine.

  • Add potatoes and carrots if using.

  • Cover and cook on LOW for 8–9 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender.

  • About 15 minutes before serving, stir in green peas if using. Adjust salt, pepper, or spice level as needed.

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or flatbread.

Notes

  • Choose beef cuts with marbling like chuck or blade for the best tenderness.

  • Browning the beef adds extra flavor, so don’t skip this step.

  • For a thicker sauce, uncover the slow cooker for the last 30–40 minutes or stir in a cornstarch slurry at the end.

  • This curry stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours

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