Description
A hearty and flavorful slow-cooked curry made with tender beef and aromatic spices.
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)
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp red chili powder
- 1 cup beef broth
- ½ cup water
- 3 cm cinnamon stick
- 1 dried bay leaf
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more to garnish)
- Salt to taste
- Naan or basmati rice (to serve)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee in a frying pan. Sear the beef in batches until browned. Transfer it to the slow cooker.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Sauté the onions, garlic, and ginger for about 2–3 minutes.
- Add turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, and chili powder. Stir until fragrant.
- Pour in the beef broth and water, deglazing the pan. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
- Transfer everything to the slow cooker. Add the cinnamon stick, bay leaf, cilantro, and salt.
- Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 480 minutes or high for 240 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
Notes
Choose the right cut of meat for tenderness. Prep ingredients in advance to save time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian