A richly spiced, slow-cooked beef coconut curry made with tender beef, garlic, ginger, curry spices, and creamy coconut milk — perfect over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 lbs beef chuck, cubed
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1 large onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
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2 tbsp curry paste or 2½ tbsp curry powder
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1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
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1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
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1 cup beef or chicken broth
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp coriander
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 carrots, sliced
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Optional: spinach, cilantro, lime for garnish
Instructions
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Season beef with salt and pepper. Optional: sear in a hot skillet.
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Add onion, garlic, ginger, curry paste/powder, tomatoes, coconut milk, and broth to the slow cooker. Stir well.
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Add beef and optional vegetables. Stir to coat.
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Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours until beef is tender.
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If needed, thicken sauce with cornstarch slurry and stir in greens at the end.
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Serve over rice or with naan. Garnish with lime and cilantro.