Delicious Spicy Beef Curry Stew Recipe for your Slow Cooker

Warm up your taste buds with this flavorful and aromatic Spicy Beef Curry Stew made in your slow cooker. Tender chunks of beef are cooked in a rich and creamy curry sauce, bursting with spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red chili flakes. With a hint of sweetness from coconut milk and the heat of jalapenos, each spoonful will transport you to a culinary adventure in India. This hearty and satisfying stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly nights.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the beef cubes and cook until evenly browned. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion, minced garlic, minced jalapeno, and grated ginger. Cook until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Add the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and red chili flakes to the skillet. Stir well to coat the onion mixture with the spices.
4. Pour in the coconut milk, beef broth, tomato paste, brown sugar, soy sauce, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Pour the curry sauce over the beef in the slow cooker.
7. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and flavors are well combined.
8. Serve the spicy beef curry stew in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy with steamed rice or naan bread.

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