Slow Cooker Beef Curry

1Preparation 1. Season the beef with salt and pepper. 2. Chop the onion (1), mince the garlic (3 cloves), and grate the ginger (1 tablespoon). 3. Open the cans of diced tomatoes (1 can) and coconut milk (1 can). 4. Measure out the spices: curry powder (2 tablespoons), turmeric (1 teaspoon), cumin (1 teaspoon), and coriander (1 teaspoon).

2Cooking the Beef Curry 1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Brown the beef cubes in batches until evenly seared. Transfer to the slow cooker. 3. In the same skillet, sauté the onion (1) until translucent. Add garlic (3 cloves) and ginger (1 tablespoon), cook until fragrant. 4. Add the spices and cook for another minute. 5. Pour in the diced tomatoes (1 can) and coconut milk (1 can), scraping up any browned bits. 6. Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Add the beef broth (1 cup), cinnamon stick (1), salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. 7. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.

3Thickening the Sauce (Optional) 1. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch (1 tablespoon) and water (2 tablespoons) until smooth. 2. Stir the mixture into the slow cooker for the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the sauce.

4Serving 1. Remove the cinnamon stick (1) before serving. 2. Serve the beef curry hot over rice or with naan bread. 3. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy your slow cooker beef curry!