Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Coconut Curry is a rich, comforting dish with tender beef simmered in creamy coconut milk and warm spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, it’s an easy, flavor-packed meal that practically cooks itself—just set it and forget it!
Ingredients
1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Cooked basmati rice, for serving
Instructions
In a skillet over medium heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and grated ginger until fragrant (about 3–4 minutes).
Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and tomato paste. Cook for another minute.
Transfer the mixture to your slow cooker. Add beef cubes and pour in the coconut milk. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours, until the beef is tender.
Season with salt and pepper. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For extra heat, add a pinch of chili flakes or diced jalapeño.
You can add diced potatoes or chickpeas to stretch the dish.
This curry tastes even better the next day—hello, leftovers!
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 485 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg