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PrintA slow-cooked Indian beef curry infused with bold spices, coconut milk, and tender beef — rich, hearty, and easy to prepare.
2 lbs beef chuck or stewing beef, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1 can (14 oz) diced or crushed tomatoes
1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2–1 tsp chili powder (to taste)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp cooking oil
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
(Optional) Brown the beef in a hot pan with oil, working in batches.
In the same pan, sauté onions until soft. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1–2 minutes.
In a bowl, mix tomatoes, coconut milk, and all spices.
Add beef, onion mixture, and sauce to slow cooker. Stir well.
Cover and cook on low for 8–9 hours or high for 4–5 hours.
Taste and adjust seasoning. Let sit uncovered if you want to thicken the sauce.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Add vegetables like potatoes or carrots in the last hour. Freezes well for up to 3 months.