Slow-Simmered Beef and Tomato Curry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

Tender beef chunks slowly cooked in a rich tomato-based curry sauce, melding warm spices and deep flavors. This Indian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 large, finely chopped onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated ginger
• 1 cup tomato puree
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for 6-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large finely chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 cup tomato puree, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp ground coriander, 1 tsp turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp red chili powder; cook for 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and deepens in color.
5. Step 5: Return the beef to the pot, add 1.5 cups water and 1 tsp salt, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer gently for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving.