Creamy Slow-Cooked Beef in Coconut Curry, Served with Rice & Garlic Naan

This dish sounds like a rich, aromatic Coconut Beef Curry with tender slow-cooked beef in a creamy, spiced coconut sauce—perfect with fluffy rice and buttery garlic naan! Here’s a flavorful recipe to try:

Creamy Slow-Cooked Beef Coconut Curry

Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 6-8 hrs (slow cooker) or 2 hrs (stovetop)
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

For the Curry:

• 2 lbs (900g) beef chuck or stew meat, cut into 1.5-inch cubes

• 1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable)

• 1 large onion, finely chopped

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

• 2 tbsp curry powder (or 1 tbsp garam masala + 1 tsp turmeric)

• 1 tsp ground cumin

• 1 tsp ground coriander

• ½ tsp cayenne (adjust for heat)

• 1 (14oz) can coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)

• 1 (14oz) can diced tomatoes (or tomato purée for smoother sauce)

• 1 tbsp brown sugar or palm sugar

• 1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for depth)

• 1 cinnamon stick or 1 star anise (optional)

• Salt to taste

For Serving:

• Steamed jasmine or basmati rice

• Garlic naan (store-bought or homemade)

• Fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sliced red chili

Instructions:

1. Sear the beef: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high. Brown beef in batches (3-4 mins per side). Transfer to slow cooker.

2. Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, cook onion until soft (5 mins). Add garlic, ginger, and spices; stir 1-2 mins until fragrant.

3. Combine in slow cooker: Add onion mixture, coconut milk, tomatoes, sugar, fish sauce, and cinnamon stick to beef. Stir.

4. Slow cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hrs (or HIGH for 3-4 hrs) until beef is fork-tender.

5. Adjust seasoning: Discard cinnamon stick. Skim excess fat if needed. Add salt or lime juice to taste.

Stovetop Option: Simmer covered on low heat for 1.5-2 hrs, stirring occasionally.

To Serve:

• Ladle curry over steamed rice.

• Garnish with cilantro and chili. Serve with warm garlic naan for dipping.

Tips:

• For extra richness: Stir in 1 tbsp coconut cream or cashew butter at the end.

• Vegetable add-ins: Try spinach, potatoes, or bell peppers in the last 30 mins of cooking.

• Make ahead: Flavors deepen overnight—reheat gently with a splash of water.

This melt-in-your-mouth curry is comfort food at its best—hearty, fragrant, and luxuriously creamy! 😋🍛