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Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry – The Best Comfort Food for Busy Nights

A rich and flavorful Indian beef curry that simmers in a slow cooker, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Marinade
  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
Spices
  • 2 teaspoons cumin ground
  • 2 teaspoons coriander ground
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric ground
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder adjust to taste
Vegetables
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
Liquids
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 cup coconut milk
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Beef
  1. In a bowl, combine the beef cubes, yogurt, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well and let marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Prepare the Slow Cooker
  1. In the slow cooker, add the marinated beef, chopped onions, tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and all the spices. Stir to combine.
Add Liquids
  1. Pour in the beef broth and coconut milk. Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
Cook
  1. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, stir well and serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 5gSugar: 5g

Notes

This curry can be made ahead of time and reheated. It tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together.

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