Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry – the perfect dish for busy nights. This easy recipe combines tender beef with a vibrant blend of spices, creating a hearty meal that will satisfy your family and impress your guests. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing the heavy lifting, you can return home to a deliciously aromatic dinner ready to be served. Enjoy it paired with fluffy basmati rice or soft naan for a complete experience that brings cozy vibes to any evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 kg chuck or braising steak (cut into 3 cm cubes)
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 garlic cloves (peeled and chopped)
- 2 cm fresh ginger (peeled and chopped)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup water
- 3 cm cinnamon stick
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more to garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Sear the beef until browned on all sides, then transfer to a slow cooker.
- In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until softened.
- Stir in spices and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Deglaze the pan with beef broth and water, scraping up browned bits; simmer for 2 minutes.
- Combine everything in the slow cooker along with cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg