Slow-Cooked Beef and Root Vegetable Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

A hearty Australian-style beef curry slow-cooked with tender root vegetables and warming spices, perfect for cozy family dinners. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, carrots, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb (700g), cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 3 medium, peeled and chopped carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and chopped potatoes
• 1 large, diced onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 cups (480ml) beef broth
• 1 cup (240ml) canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped, for garnish fresh coriander

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 large diced onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and golden. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lb (700g) beef chuck cubes to the pot and brown on all sides for 6-7 minutes. Sprinkle 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder over the beef and stir well to coat the meat and onions.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups (480ml) beef broth and 1 cup (240ml) canned diced tomatoes. Add 3 chopped carrots and 2 chopped potatoes, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until the beef is tender and the sauce thickens.
4. Step 4: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander, alongside steamed rice or crusty bread.