Crockpot Beef Curry 🔥🔥🔥#thatmanandthemkids
This Crockpot Beef Curry is an easy family-friendly meal that's packed with flavour. Using a slow cooker makes it incredibly convenient for busy parents—simply prepare your ingredients in the morning and come home to a delicious, warming curry. The long, gentle cooking time ensures the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender whilst the spices infuse beautifully throughout. Perfect served with rice or naan bread, this recipe delivers authentic curry flavours with minimal fuss
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Ingredients
Main
- 800 g Beef chuck or stewing beef, diced into 4cm chunks
Brown in a hot pan before adding to slow cooker for best flavour
- 2 medium Onions, sliced
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 15 g Fresh ginger, minced or grated
Spices
- 30 ml Curry powder
Adjust to taste for heat level
- 10 ml Ground cumin
- 10 ml Ground coriander
- 5 ml Chilli powder
Adjust to taste—increase for extra heat
Liquid & Base
- 400 ml Beef stock
Use hot stock for best results
- 400 g Tinned tomatoes
One tin
- 200 ml Coconut milk(optional)
Add in final 30 minutes of cooking
Optional—adds creaminess and authenticity
Seasoning
- 5 ml Salt
Adjust to taste
- 3 ml Black pepper, freshly ground
Garnish
- 15 g Fresh coriander, chopped(optional)
Add just before serving
For fresh flavour
Serving
- Basmati rice or naan bread(optional)
Serve alongside
Method
- 1
Heat a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Brown the diced beef in batches until golden on all sides, approximately 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to your slow cooker.
~15 minsTip: This step develops deep flavour and is highly recommended
- 2
In the same frying pan, sauté the sliced onions until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for a further minute until fragrant.
~5 mins - 3
Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and chilli powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and release their flavours.
~2 minsTip: This blooming step enhances the curry's depth
- 4
Transfer the spiced onion mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Add the hot beef stock and tinned tomatoes. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
~5 mins - 5
Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 8 hours or on High for 5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the sauce has thickened.
~8 hrsTip: The longer cooking time on Low yields the most tender results
- 6Optional step
In the final 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the coconut milk (if using) and taste for seasoning. Adjust spices and salt as needed.
~5 minsTip: Coconut milk adds richness and authentic flavour
- 7
Just before serving, stir in the fresh coriander. Serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan bread.
~3 minsTip: Fresh herbs should be added at the very end to preserve their vibrant flavour
Nutrition
Detailed nutritional information is coming soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whilst the slow cooker will still cook the meat through, browning it beforehand significantly improves the flavour by developing a caramelised crust. We recommend taking the extra 15 minutes to brown the beef—it makes a noticeable difference in the final dish's depth and richness
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