Slow-Cooked Beef Curry with Coconut and Turmeric

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A rich and aromatic beef curry slow-cooked with creamy coconut milk and vibrant turmeric, perfect for cozy dinners. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, coconut milk, yellow onion, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply caramelized.
2. Step 2: Transfer browned beef to a slow cooker. In the same skillet, add 1 large chopped yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until onions are softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tbsp curry powder, cooking for 1 minute to bloom the spices.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk and 1/2 tsp salt, stirring to combine. Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker over the beef.
5. Step 5: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and flavors are melded. Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.