Slow Cooker Beef Curry

When it comes to cooking, the slow cooker is always a great option, especially on busy weeknights when you don't have much time to put something together.

❤️ Why you'll love it

Only a few minutes of prep are needed for this beef curry, but really, the slow cooker is the star of the show, doing all of the hard work for you.

The slow-cooked beef curry dish is bursting with flavorful spices that will have everyone asking for more. It's also great for meal prep. You can make this beef curry ahead of time and store the leftovers in the fridge or freezer for future use.

🥘 Equipment Used

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You will need a non-stick pan or skillet to brown the meat. The rest of the meal is cooked in a slow cooker.

🧾 Ingredients Used

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• Stew beef: This is perfect for any type of curry dish because it provides tender meat.
• Olive oil: I use this to brown the stew beef before it goes into the crockpot. Browning the meat before adding it will caramelize the outside of the meat, which adds a depth of flavor.
• Spices: I use a mix of cumin, curry powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper. The cayenne can be left out, increased, or decreased to reach your desired flavor.
• Vegetables: I use diced tomatoes, garlic, and onion.
• Coconut Milk: I highly recommend a good quality, full-fat coconut milk. This helps make the curry creamy and adds extra healthy fats to the dish. One of my favorite brands is Thai kitchen unsweetened coconut milk.

🔪 How To Make Slow Cooker Beef Curry

1. Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan and let it heat up. You want it hot enough to sauté the meat.
2. Once the oil is hot, add the stew beef to the pan. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, and stir it a few times to be sure all sides get cooked. You want the outside to be brown so that it caramelizes and traps in the flavor of the meat.
3. Once the stew meat edges have browned, remove it from the pan and transfer it to the slow cooker.
4. Once you have added the meat to the crockpot, add the spices, diced tomatoes, garlic, chopped onion, and coconut milk to the slow cooker.
5. Turn on the slow cooker and place the lid on. Cook the curry mixture on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
6. After it has finished cooking, taste for salt and add more if desired.

🥫 Storing and Reheating

To refrigerate: Let the beef curry cool completely. Once it's cooled, put it in an airtight container and refrigerate it. It will stay good for 2-3 days.

To freeze: After completely cooling the curry, place it into an airtight container or freezer Ziplock bag. You can freeze it for up to 3 months.

You can easily reheat the curry when you are ready to eat it. If it's frozen, let the curry thaw completely and reheat on the stove for 5-10 minutes. If it's been in the fridge, just reheat it until it's warm. If you are in a hurry, you can opt to reheat it in the microwave instead of the stove.

💭 Tips and Variations

• Don't overcook the meat when you're searing it. You just want to sear it enough that the outside browns so that it stays tender.
• If you want to thicken the sauce, add a small amount of tomato paste.
• You can make this curry a little extra spicy if you like. Add some red pepper flakes to the slow cooker with the rest of the spices.

🍽️ What can I eat this recipe with?

This hearty beef curry pairs well with a side of rice, Naan bread, or noodles. A good helping of cauliflower rice is always a great low-carb side to serve with this curry dish.

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