Description
Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry is the perfect dish for busy weeknights when you crave something warm and satisfying. This hearty curry features tender beef simmered in a blend of aromatic spices, creating a rich and flavorful meal with minimal effort. Simply sear the meat, toss everything into the slow cooker, and let it work its magic while you focus on other tasks. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this comforting dish is best served with naan or fluffy basmati rice, making it an ideal choice to fill hungry bellies.
Ingredients
- 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 for garnish)
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches until evenly browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, add remaining oil and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for about 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add spices: Stir in turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Deglaze pan: Pour in beef broth and water, scraping any browned bits from the bottom while simmering for about 2 minutes.
- Combine: Transfer mixture from the frying pan to the slow cooker along with cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for approximately 4 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve: Garnish with additional cilantro before serving. Pair with naan or basmati rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 300g
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For a lighter option, substitute lean cuts of meat like turkey or chicken. Adjust spice levels according to your taste; reduce red chili powder for milder flavor. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to four days or frozen for three months.