I’ve been making this curry for 5 years! It’s one I go back to time and time again because: Five years ago when I first published this recipe I wrote: ‘The kids have gone back to school today. Six weeks of not-enough-sunshine has come to an end, and they marched off to class looking so smart and excited!I’m now trying to get back to my usual work routine, but it seems so strange writing this with no Phineas and Ferb on in the background.No kids performing made-up shows.The cats are sleeping - rather than being dressing in dolls clothes.No trail of crumbs leading from the fridge to every other room in the house. I thought I was looking forward to the peace, but I’m not so sure now.Let’s talk about this slow cooked spicy beef curry before I start blubbing all over my keyboard.’ Oh wow. Whilst I am feeling a little wistful over how little and sweet my kids were 5 years ago, I’m now more than happy to send them off to school. Ha ha Anyway, let’s talk curry.
What do we need to make this beef curry?
A lovely marinade of fat free Greek yogurt, salt, cumin and coriander to flavour and tenderize the hunks of beef.A base of onion, coriander, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper, chillies, garlic and ginger to pack that curry with layers of flavour.Tomato paste, stock, tinned tomatoes and lemon juice - which makes up the liquid that’s used to slowly simmer the beef until tender.
How to make the slow-cooked spicy beef curry
full instructions and quantities are in the recipe card below Marinade the beef in the Greek yogurt, salt, cumin and coriander for a couple of hours. Seal the beef in a hot frying pan, then add the onion, spices, chillies, garlic and ginger. Stir to coat and let it cook for a few minutes to release that lovely spicy aroma. Add the tomato paste, stock, chopped tomatoes and lemon juice. Bring to the boil, then transfer to your slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 5-6 hours. Serve over rice with some freshly chopped coriander (cilantro) and finely chopped red onion. It’s hot, tasty and healthy!
The Video
Watch me show you exactly how to make this delicious beef curry in this video. This post was first published on September 2015. Updated January 2020 with new photos, tips and video.
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Equipment:
In order to make this recipe you will need:
A good Kitchen knife. I have recently bought this Dalstrong one and love it.Chopping BoardMicroplane (for mincing the ginger)Mixing BowlJuicerMeasuring SpoonsA Slow cooker or crokpotGarlic PressA frying pan/skillet If your slow cooker insert cant go on the stove top/hobWooden or Silicon Coated Spoons. We have just bought these and love them.
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