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Crock Pot Beef Curry Recipe turns inexpensive beef into a tender and delicious meal full of flavor. The curry sauce is amazing over rice and super easy to prepare.

Beef Curry in a bowl with white rice topped with red onions
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Turn cheap steaks or roast into this delicious Crock Pot Beef Curry Recipe. The meat is slow cooked to perfection and infused with amazing curry flavor. Each bite is so tender and makes a great Indian Food Recipes.

This easy slow cooker recipe is loaded with flavor and delicious served with white rice. If you prefer you can also make Instant Pot Beef Curry for a quick and easy meal idea.

What Beef is Best for Curry?

You can use steak, stew meat or really any type of inexpensive beef. Just cut into chunks and toss in the slow cooker.

The meat will become very tender from being slow cooked and packed with flavor. This is one of our favorite easy beef Recipes and winter recipes.

Ingredients

  • Cheap Steak or Chuck Roast
  • Beef Broth
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Minced Garlic
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Yellow Curry Powder 
  • Garam Marsala
  • Yellow Onion
  • Fresh Cilantro
  • Red Onion

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Variations Ideas

  • Coconut Milk – You can also try coconut beef curry by adding coconut milk.
  • Spices – Feel free to change the spices to what you prefer. Add in ground ginger, cloves garlic, or ground cumin.
  • Curry Paste – If you do not have curry powder, you can use homemade curry paste.
  • Vegetables – This dish is delicious with added vegetables. Add in carrots, butternut squash, or diced tomatoes.

Step by Step Instructions

  • Step 1 – Place the cut of beef and yellow onion in the crock pot.
Diced beef placed in the slow cooker
  • Step 2 – In a small bowl stir the rest of the ingredients in a bowl.
Table spoon of curry powder being added to the bowl of seasoning
  • Step 3 – Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the slow cooked beef is falling apart.
Cooked beef curry in the slow cooker with a serving on the ladle
  • Step 4 – Serve over rice and top with red onion and cilantro.

Recipe Tips

  • Combine Ingredients – Combine the delicious curry and seasoning together in a bowl before pouring over the diced steak. This will ensure the seasoning are thoroughly combined.
  • Cooking Time – Slow Cooking time will vary depending on the type of beef you use. We like to cook on low instead of high heat. The perfect meal to start in the morning and it is ready when you come home.
Beef Curry in a bowl with white rice

Serving Suggestions

This is a great meal served over basmati rice, white rice or brown rice. We have even served it over cauliflower rice for a low carb option. But it also taste amazing over mashed potatoes.

Serve with a side of naan bread for the best weeknight meal idea.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I thicken my slow cooker curry?

Make slurry with water and cornstarch to thicken the sauce. Typically, one part cornstarch to two parts water will do the trick and thicken the broth.

How to Store Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It will last about 4 days if stored properly. We think it taste better the next day as the ingredients really marinate together. This is the perfect meal to meal prep with.

How to Reheat

Reheat the leftovers in the microwave for a quick lunch the next day. If you have a lot leftover, you may need to reheat on the stovetop.

Do I need Brown Beef?

There is no need to brown the beef prior to adding to the slow cooker. You can take your diced meat from the freezer or fridge and add directly to the crock pot.

Beef Curry in a bowl with white rice

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Beef Curry in a bowl with white rice

Crock pot Beef Curry recipe

5 from 4 votes
Crock pot beef curry recipe turns inexpensive beef into a tender and delicious meal full of flavor. The curry sauce is amazing over rice and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6
Cuisine Indian
Course Main Course
Calories 236

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds cheap steak or roast* chopped into chunks
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 tbsp yellow curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/2 large yellow onion chopped
  • cilantro to garnish
  • chopped red onion to garnish
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Instructions

  • Place the steak and yellow onion in the crock pot.
  • In a small bowl mix mix the rest of the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or until the beef is falling apart.
  • Serve over rice and top with red onion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 236kcal, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 35g, Fat 8g, Saturated Fat 3g, Cholesterol 98mg, Sodium 655mg, Potassium 686mg, Fiber 2g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 179IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 40mg, Iron 4mg

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  1. Sabrina says:

    5 stars
    Picky husband approved!

  2. Carrie says:

    Yes I think chicken would be great!

  3. Kelly Garrett says:

    Would this still work if chicken was used instead?