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Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry Recipe – Rich, Tender, and Full of Flavor

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A deeply flavorful slow cooker Indian beef curry made with tender beef, tomatoes, coconut milk, and aromatic spices. Rich, warming, and ideal for make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck or stew meat, cut into chunks

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 1 green chili, minced (optional)

  • 1 tsp ground turmeric

  • 1 tbsp ground coriander

  • 1 tsp ground cumin

  • 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes

  • 1/2 cup beef broth or water

  • 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk (or 1/2 cup plain yogurt)

  • 1 tsp garam masala

  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • Optional: Brown beef in a skillet, then transfer to slow cooker.

  • Add onion, garlic, ginger, green chili, and all dry spices.

  • Pour in crushed tomatoes and broth. Stir to coat.

  • Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.

  • In last 30 minutes, stir in coconut milk and garam masala.

  • Cook uncovered to thicken.

  • Serve hot with rice, naan, and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Make ahead and freeze for easy meals

  • Add vegetables like potatoes or spinach

  • Adjust spice level to taste