Ingredients
- 2 tbsp sunflower oil or ghee
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) braising beef
- 1 large onion (peeled and chopped)
- 2 red bell peppers (deseeded and roughly chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 2 heaped tbsp curry paste
- 1 beef stock cube (crumbled)
- 400 g (14 oz) tin finely chopped tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato puree (paste for US)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 400 ml (14 oz) tin full fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp cornflour (cornstarch) mixed with 6 tbsp cold water
- Handful of chopped coriander (cilantro)
- Pilau or boiled rice
- Naan
Instructions
- Preheat your slow cooker on high heat.
- Season the braising beef generously with salt and pepper.
- In a large pan, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil over high heat.
- Add the seasoned beef in batches if necessary, searing until lightly browned (about 6-8 minutes).
- Once browned, transfer the beef to your slow cooker using a slotted spoon.
- In the same pan, add the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil.
- Reduce heat to medium, then add in chopped onion and red bell peppers.
- Cook for about 4-5 minutes until onions soften.
- Stir in minced garlic, ginger, curry paste, and crumbled stock cube.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in tinned tomatoes, tomato puree, sugar, and coconut milk.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients before bringing to a boil.
- Pour everything into your slow cooker over the seared beef. Stir again gently.
- Cover with the lid and cook on high for 5-6 hours or low for 7-8 hours.
- If desired, mix cornflour with cold water then slowly pour into your curry while stirring until thickened to your liking.
- Serve hot over pilau or boiled rice, garnished with freshly chopped coriander. Enjoy it alongside naan bread for a complete meal!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg