Slow Cooker Indian Beef Curry (Printable)

Rich, tender beef with aromatic Indian spices simmered slowly for deep flavor and perfect texture.

# What You'll Need:

→ Beef and Marinade

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→ Vegetables

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→ Spices

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→ Liquids

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→ Finishing

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# How to Make It:

01 - Combine beef with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder in a large bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for optimal flavor development.
02 - Arrange onions, tomatoes, potatoes, and green chilies evenly across the bottom of the slow cooker insert.
03 - Place the marinated beef on top of the vegetable layer in the slow cooker.
04 - Sprinkle curry powder, cumin, paprika, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods evenly over the beef.
05 - Pour beef broth and coconut milk over the ingredients. Stir gently to distribute spices without disturbing the vegetable base.
06 - Cover and cook on LOW setting for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours. The beef is done when tender and the sauce has thickened considerably.
07 - Discard bay leaves, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom pods before serving.
08 - Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot accompanied by steamed rice or naan bread.

# Expert Hacks:

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  • The beef becomes impossibly tender without you watching a single pot
  • Your house will smell amazing all day long
  • Leftovers taste even better the next morning
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  • Dont skip the yogurt marinade as its what makes the beef incredibly tender
  • Whole spices can be intense if you bite into them so remove them before serving
  • The sauce will thicken as it cools so dont worry if it looks thin right after cooking
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  • Use full fat Greek yogurt for the most tender results
  • Let the curry rest for 10 minutes before serving to let the flavors settle

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