Description
Fragrant slow-cooked beef curry with creamy coconut milk and garlic naan. Tender, bold, and perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
For the Beef Curry:
2½ lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
1 large onion, thinly sliced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp paprika
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
1½ cups beef broth
2 tbsp oil (for searing)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: bay leaf, lime juice, garam masala
For the Garlic Naan:
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
¾ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup warm water
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp oil or melted butter
1 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
Instructions
- For the Curry:
Season beef with salt. Heat oil and sear beef in batches until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onions until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Stir until fragrant.
Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute. Deglaze with beef broth.
Return beef to pot. Pour in coconut milk. Stir to combine.
Simmer on low, covered, for 3–4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
Optional: Finish with lime juice and a sprinkle of garam masala before serving.
- For the Garlic Naan:
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add yogurt and warm water. Knead until smooth. Rest 30 mins.
Divide into 6 balls. Roll out. Brush with garlic and oil.
Cook in a hot skillet until bubbly and browned, 1–2 mins per side. Sprinkle with herbs and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 3–4 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired, Southern rustic
Nutrition
- Calories: 535 kcal