This slow-cooker curry is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chunks of beef chuck with warm aromatic spices and the bright sweetness of pineapple and apricots. The long, gentle cooking process breaks down the meat until it is fork-tender, allowing the flavors of curry powder, orange juice, and savory beef bouillon to meld into a rich, velvety sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, requiring minimal active effort while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice and sprinkle with crunchy peanuts for a perfect textural contrast that satisfies the whole family.
Crockpot Curried Beef With Fruit
Description
This slow-cooker curry is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chunks of beef chuck with warm aromatic spices and the bright sweetness of pineapple and apricots. The long, gentle cooking process breaks down the meat until it is fork-tender, allowing the flavors of curry powder, orange juice, and savory beef bouillon to meld into a rich, velvety sauce. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, requiring minimal active effort while delivering maximum flavor. Serve it over fluffy rice and sprinkle with crunchy peanuts for a perfect textural contrast that satisfies the whole family.Ingredients
Directions
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Trim excess fat from the beef roast and cut the meat into 3/4-inch cubes.
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In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Brown the beef cubes and chopped onion in batches until seared on all sides.
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Transfer the browned meat and onions to the crockpot.
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Add the undrained pineapple chunks, orange juice, quick-cooking tapioca, curry powder, beef bouillon granules, pepper, and bay leaves to the cooker.
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Cover and cook on low for 9 to 11 hours, or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
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Stir in the drained apricot halves.
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Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes to warm the fruit.
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Serve the curry 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.
