Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry
Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry is the ultimate comfort food for busy nights, combining tender chunks of beef with a symphony of spices that tantalize your taste buds. This easy-to-prepare dish allows you to set it and forget it while the slow cooker works its magic, transforming simple ingredients into a rich and flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, this curry pairs beautifully with naan or fluffy basmati rice. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can indulge in a delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
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
- Sear the beef in batches in a frying pan until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- In the same pan, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add spices and stir until aromatic.
- Deglaze with beef broth and water; let simmer for 2 minutes before transferring to the slow cooker.
- Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt; stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or on high for roughly 4 hours until beef is tender.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg