Description
Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry made easy—tender beef simmered low and slow with bold spices for rich, comforting flavor. The perfect hands-off dinner for busy nights, ready when you are.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1 kg chuck or braising steak, cut into 3 cm cubes
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
- 2 cm fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cinnamon stick (3 cm)
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- Salt, to taste
- Naan or basmati rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee in a frying pan. Sear beef in batches until browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add remaining oil to the pan. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in beef broth and water, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or basmati rice.
Notes
- Chuck steak is ideal for slow cooking as it stays juicy and tender.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian