Slow-Cooker Curried Beef Stew

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours
Yield 8 servings
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This aromatic slow-cooker curried beef stew is a hands-off approach to a comfort food classic. Beef, onions and two different spice blends create an Indian-inspired feast.

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 to 3 pounds beef stew meat
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs, choppped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • Hot cooked rice

Directions

  1. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Brown beef in batches. Remove with a slotted spoon to a 6-qt. slow cooker.
  2. In same pan, add onion; cook and stir until tender, 4-5 minutes. Add curry powder, Garam Masala, lemon juice, parsley, mint, salt and pepper; stir until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add to slow cooker along with water and beef bouillon, stir to combine. Cook on high until beef is tender, about 4 hours.
  3. Serve over hot cooked rice; garnish with additional fresh mint as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 307 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 117mg cholesterol, 501mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein.

You won't find anything like this in your old slow-cooker recipe book. The flavors and heat of curry create a tender and succulent beef stew. Serve it over chickpea rice, couscous or quinoa for a fulfilling meal. —Jen Pahl, West Allis, Wisconsin
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