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Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry Recipe

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A rich and flavorful Indian Beef Curry slow-cooked to tender perfection with a blend of aromatic spices, fresh ginger, garlic, and cilantro. This comforting dish combines seared chuck steak with a fragrant sauce, simmered low and slow to develop deep, complex flavors. Perfect served with naan or basmati rice for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

For the Base

  • 1 tablespoon Oil or Ghee (Substitute with vegetable oil if needed)
  • 1000 grams Chuck or Braising Steak
  • 1 cup Onions, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 2 cm Fresh Ginger, chopped

For the Spice Blend

  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (Adjust to taste)

For the Sauce

  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • 0.5 cup Water
  • 3 cm Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 piece Dried Bay Leaf
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro (plus more for garnish)
  • Salt, to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the Oil and Sear the Beef: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch, to lock in flavor and juices. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
  2. Sauté Onions, Garlic, and Ginger: Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are translucent, developing a flavorful base for the curry.
  3. Add Spices: Stir in the ground turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook for 1 minute until the spices release their aroma and flavors.
  4. Deglaze and Simmer Sauce: Pour in the beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits from the pan to incorporate all the flavor. Let the mixture simmer gently for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Combine and Add Whole Spices: Transfer the entire pan mixture into the slow cooker with the beef. Add the cinnamon stick, dried bay leaf, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Slow Cook the Curry: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and infused with the aromatic sauce.
  7. Finish and Serve: Stir gently before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with naan bread or steamed basmati rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best texture and flavor, use chuck or braising steak as it becomes tender during slow cooking.
  • Adjust red chili powder according to your spice preference.
  • Be sure to brown the beef well to enhance depth of flavor.
  • Optionally, you can add vegetables such as potatoes or carrots into the slow cooker for added heartiness.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.

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