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Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry – Rich, Aromatic, and Effortless

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A rich, deeply spiced Indian-style beef curry made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Tender beef simmered in a tomato-coconut gravy infused with garlic, ginger, and warm spices.A rich, deeply spiced Indian-style beef curry made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Tender beef simmered in a tomato-coconut gravy infused with garlic, ginger, and warm spices.

Ingredients

Scale

  • 2 lbs stewing beef (chuck roast or brisket), cut into chunks

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes

  • ¾ cup full-fat coconut milk

  • 1½ tsp ground cumin

  • 1½ tsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1½ tsp paprika or mild chili powder

  • 1½ tsp garam masala (added at end)

  • 1 cinnamon stick (optional)

  • 1½–2 tsp salt

  • 1 green chili, sliced (optional)

  • 1–2 tbsp ghee or oil (optional, for sautéing)

Instructions

  • Optional: Sauté onions in ghee until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and dry spices (except garam masala) and cook 1 minute.

  • Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add beef, crushed tomatoes, coconut milk, salt, and cinnamon stick.

  • Stir to combine. Cover and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours.

  • In final 30 minutes, stir in garam masala and a squeeze of lemon juice. Cook uncovered to thicken.

  • Remove cinnamon stick and adjust seasoning. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

Serve with rice or naan. Freeze leftovers in airtight containers. Add vegetables in final hour if desired.

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