Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Slow-Cooked Beef and Coconut Curry with Garlic Naan. This rich, aromatic dish features tender beef simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with fragrant spices. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this hearty meal is made even better by the addition of homemade garlic naan, which adds a delightful crunch to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp vegetable or coconut oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (plus extra for naan)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry paste (Madras or Indian blend)
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 beef stock cube
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent; add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine curry paste, turmeric, cumin, paprika, and crumbled beef stock cube to form a smooth paste.
- Transfer sautéed aromatics to the slow cooker along with the spice mixture and cubed beef. Add coconut milk and tomato paste; stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- Stir before serving and garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve with warm garlic naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg