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Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry

Effortless Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry Bliss at Home

This Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry is a magical, aromatic dish perfect for busy weeknights that elevates any meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Curry Base
  • 1 tablespoon Oil or Ghee Use vegetable oil if preferred.
  • 1000 grams Chuck or Braising Steak Use to ensure tenderness.
  • 1 cup Onions, chopped Caramelizing enhances flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic, chopped
  • 2 cm Fresh Ginger, chopped Essential for Indian cuisine.
Spices
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Turmeric Offers color and health benefits.
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Coriander Provides a citrusy note.
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Key for flavor complexity.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Cumin Imparts warmth.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Chili Powder Adjust to taste.
Liquid
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Homemade recommended.
  • 0.5 cup Water Adjust consistency.
  • 3 cm Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Dried Bay Leaf
Finishing Touches
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro For garnish.
  • Salt To taste.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Sear the Beef: Heat oil in a skillet, add beef, and sear until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until translucent.
  3. Layer the Spices: Add spices to smoky aromatics and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Deglaze the Pan: Add broth and water, scraping up browned bits; simmer.
  5. Combine Ingredients: Transfer deglazed mixture to slow cooker with beef, add cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
  6. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  7. Serve: Stir and remove cinnamon stick and bay leaf before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For variations, substitute beef with chicken or lamb, and add vegetables like potatoes.

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