🍛 Rustic Slow Cooker Beef Curry with Coconut-Spiced Tomato Gravy & Tender Garden Vegetables 🥥🔥

🔥 Description

A rich, slow-cooked beef curry simmered in creamy coconut milk, spiced tomato gravy, and hearty garden vegetables. The beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender while the sauce turns deep, aromatic, and comforting — perfect cozy dinner vibes.

⏱️ Time & Servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cooking Time: 6–8 hours (slow cooker) / 3–4 hours (high)
Total Time: up to 8 hours
Servings: 5–6
🍽️ Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: ~520 kcal
Protein: 38g
Carbs: 18g
Fat: 34g
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Beef & Base
1 kg beef chuck (cubed)
1 onion (sliced)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp ginger (grated)
2 tbsp tomato paste
400g canned tomatoes
🥥 Coconut Curry Sauce
1 can coconut milk (400ml)
1 cup beef stock
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1–2 tsp chili flakes (optional 🌶️)
Salt & black pepper
🥕 Vegetables
2 carrots (chunked)
2 potatoes (cubed)
1 red bell pepper (sliced)
1 cup green beans (optional)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
Optional sear (recommended)
Brown beef in a hot pan for extra depth of flavor
Build the base
Add onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste, and canned tomatoes into slow cooker
Add beef & spices
Add beef cubes, curry powder, turmeric, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper
Pour liquids
Add coconut milk and beef stock
Stir gently to combine
Slow cook
Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours
Add vegetables
Add carrots, potatoes, peppers, and green beans in the last 1.5–2 hours
Finish & serve
Stir well, adjust seasoning
Serve with rice, naan, or flatbread
💡 Pro Tips
Browning beef = deeper flavor 🔥
Don’t add all vegetables early or they’ll overcook
Let curry rest 10 minutes before serving for richer taste