Curried Beef With Fruit

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Servings: 9 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Slow-cooked beef stew with warm spices and sweet tropical fruit
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This comforting slow-cooker dish transforms tough chuck roast into tender, fork-tender bites bathed in a rich, aromatic curry sauce. The secret lies in the balance of savory spices and sweet fruit; pineapple chunks and apricots add a bright acidity that cuts through the richness of the beef, while tapioca thickens the gravy to a perfect consistency. It’s a hearty, flavorful meal that smells incredible as it simmers away, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Serve it over fluffy white rice and garnish with crunchy peanuts for a complete, satisfying dinner that feels both exotic and home-style.

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Curried Beef With Fruit

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 9 Calories: 952.4

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This comforting slow-cooker dish transforms tough chuck roast into tender, fork-tender bites bathed in a rich, aromatic curry sauce. The secret lies in the balance of savory spices and sweet fruit; pineapple chunks and apricots add a bright acidity that cuts through the richness of the beef, while tapioca thickens the gravy to a perfect consistency. It&# 226;ÂÂs a hearty, flavorful meal that smells incredible as it simmers away, making it ideal for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Serve it over fluffy white rice and garnish with crunchy peanuts for a complete, satisfying dinner that feels both exotic and home-style.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Trim excess fat from the beef roast and cut the meat into 3/4-inch cubes.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Brown the beef cubes and chopped onion in batches until seared on all sides, then transfer to the slow cooker.
  4. In the slow cooker, combine the undrained pineapple chunks, orange juice, quick-cooking tapioca, curry powder, beef bouillon granules, pepper, and bay leaves.
  5. Stir gently to combine the sauce ingredients with the meat and onion.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 9 to 11 hours, or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
  7. Stir in the drained apricot halves and cook for an additional 30 minutes to heat through.
  8. Remove bay leaves before serving.
  9. Serve the curried beef over hot cooked rice and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 9

Amount Per Serving
Calories 952.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 55.0g85%
Saturated Fat 21.0g105%
Cholesterol 265.6mg89%
Sodium 248.0mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 17.2g6%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g9%
Sugars 11.9g
Protein 89.5g179%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef, curry, pineapple, apricot, slow cooker, stew, indian, dinner, rice, peanuts, savory, sweet, comfort food, family meal, chuck roast, spices, tropical, hearty, easy, crockpot
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