Description
A heartwarming and aromatic slow cooker beef curry, filled with rich spices and tender meat that creates a warm and comforting meal perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Oil or Ghee
- 1000 grams Chuck or Braising Steak
- 1 cup Onions, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
- 2 cm Fresh Ginger, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
- 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 0.5 cup Water
- 3 cm Cinnamon Stick
- 1 piece Dried Bay Leaf
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Sear Your Beef: In a skillet, heat the oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes, browning them on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions soften, around 3-4 minutes.
- Blend the Spices: Stir in the turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, ground cumin, and red chili powder. Cook for an additional minute.
- Combine in the Slow Cooker: Transfer the beef and spice mixture into your slow cooker. Pour in the beef broth, water, add the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and salt. Stir gently to combine.
- Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finishing Touches: Once cooked, stir in the chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning.
- Serve Hot: Ladle the curry into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro.
Notes
For a richer flavor, prepare the curry base a day in advance. Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: beef curry, slow cooker recipes, Indian cuisine, comfort food, cozy meals, autumn recipes