Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry
A rich and flavorful beef curry made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy nights. Tender beef melds with aromatic spices for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
For the Beef Curry
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 kg chuck or braising steak (cut into 3 cm cubes) Choose a well-marbled cut for tenderness.
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 cloves garlic (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 Adjust to taste.
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup water
- 3 cm cinnamon stick
- 1 leaf dried bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more to garnish)
- to taste Salt
- N/A Naan or basmati rice, to serve Serve as a side.
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a frying pan. Sear beef in batches until browned. Transfer to slow cooker.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and water, deglazing the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add cinnamon, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days, or freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.