Slow cooker beef curry packed with spices like turmeric, ginger and coriander, simmered in coconut milk for a rich, comforting and easy family meal.
You will need:
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1.2 - 1.3kg stewing beef, cut diagonally into chunks or slices
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 large red capsicum, cut into chunks (optional)
- 1 thumb sized piece of ginger, grated or finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 red chilli, finely chopped (optional)
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 x 400g tin of coconut milk salt and pepper
- To finish, fresh coriander or flat leaf parsley
Let's make it:
Step 1:
Mix the beef and curry powder together in a suitable bowl, set aside whilst you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
Step 2:
Heat a suitable sized frying pan over a medium heat, adding in 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Sauté the beef in batches until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and place into the base of your Slow Cooker.
Step 3:
Heat the fry pan further with 1 tbsp vegetable oil and sauté the onion and pepper over a low heat until softened and golden, add in the ginger, garlic and chilli and stir well cooking for a further minute. Sprinkle over the coriander and turmeric cook for a further 2 minutes, stirring regularly. Add the flour and mix together well. Stir in the puree and coconut milk.
Step 4:
Combine together the mixture and the beef in your Slow Cooker.
Step 5:
Cover with a lid and cook on HIGH for 4-5 hours or LOW for 7-8 hours.
Step 6:
Adjust the seasoning and garnish with some coarsely chopped coriander or parsley.
Step 7:
Delicious accompanied with some steamed rice, poppadoms and mango chutney.
