Slow-Cooked Spiced Beef Curry with Creamy Coconut Sauce Over Rice

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 large onion, thinly sliced

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 tablespoons curry powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes

1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk

1 tablespoon brown sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

For serving:

• Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
• Fresh coriander (cilantro)
• Toasted coconut flakes (optional)

🍳 Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
   • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Sear beef chunks until browned on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Sauté Aromatics:
   • In the same pan, sauté onion until soft.
   • Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
   • Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, and chili flakes. Cook for another minute to release the aromas.
3. Build the Sauce:
   • Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
   • Pour in coconut milk and stir well. Bring to a gentle boil.
4. Slow Cook:
   • Pour the sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
   • Cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until beef is tender and sauce is rich.
5. Serve:
   • Spoon the curry over fluffy rice.
   • Garnish with fresh coriander and coconut flakes if desired.