Slow-Cooked Beef Curry with Coconut and Spices

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-24 · Updated 2026-05-24

Tender beef slow-cooked in a rich coconut curry sauce infused with warm spices for deep flavor. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 170 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, yellow onion 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 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 5 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp curry powder
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 can (14 oz) canned coconut milk
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove beef and set aside.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium, add 1 large diced yellow onion to the pot, and sauté for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 5 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp curry powder, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp ground cumin, stirring constantly for 1 minute to toast the spices.
5. Step 5: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) canned coconut milk, 1 cup beef broth, and 1 cup diced tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
6. Step 6: Return the seared beef to the pot, season with 1 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
7. Step 7: Cook gently for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened.
8. Step 8: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro just before serving to add brightness.