Slow-Cooked Beef Curry with Authentic Indian Spices

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

A rich and flavorful slow-cooked beef curry infused with traditional Indian spices and a creamy tomato base. This Indian-inspired beef recipe (gluten free), ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, onion, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1/4 cup, chopped for garnish fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 large finely chopped onion and cook for 8-10 minutes until soft and golden brown.
2. Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tsp ground coriander, 2 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp red chili powder. Cook spices for 2 minutes, stirring to release their aroma.
4. Step 4: Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes, stirring to coat the meat in the spice mixture, and cook for 5 minutes to brown the beef on all sides.
5. Step 5: Mix in 1 cup tomato puree and 1/2 cup plain yogurt, stirring well to combine.
6. Step 6: Pour in 1 1/2 cups water and add 1 1/2 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving with basmati rice or naan.