This hearty, spicy beef stew is only for those that can handle the heat. I prefer to make it in the slow cooker, but it can be made stove top also. Great served over mashed potatoes or rice.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
- 1 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 onion, sliced and quartered
- 1 cup beef broth
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the beef on all sides. Remove from skillet, reserving juices, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir the garlic, ginger, and jalapeno in the skillet for 2 minutes, until tender, and season with curry powder. Mix in the diced tomatoes and juice.
Step 2
Place the onion in the bottom of a slow cooker, and layer with the browned beef. Scoop the skillet mixture into the slow cooker, and mix in the beef broth.
Step 3
Cover, and cook 6 to 8 hours on Low.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 291 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat7g | 33% |
Cholesterol63mg | 21% |
Sodium442mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate8g | 3% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 7% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein21g | |
Vitamin C12mg | 59% |
Calcium61mg | 5% |
Iron5mg | 27% |
Potassium461mg | 10% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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- by: Diana S.
- 20 years ago
Very good and flexible recipe. I made it with a beef roast I had in my freezer. I cooled the roast slightly after it had cooked and then shredded it and added it back to the vegetables which I had thickened with some tomato paste. Also, I used more onions, garlic and curry powder than the recipe called for… but that’s just a personal perference. Served it over rice… made a very nice dinner!
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 19 years ago
This was absolutely delicious and the house smelled so good. I did dredge the meat in flour before browning and this seemed to have helped thicken the final product a little. Also added a bit more curry as we love the flavor. Wasn’t spicy at all. Served over mashed potatoes this was almost decadent.
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- by: Alan Hollister
- 19 years ago
this is easy and quick, although not hot as promised. if you like it spicy you will need more jalapeno. As the reviewer below, dredging the beef in flour helps thicken as mine was fairly thin prepared as offered. I also cut the stew beef into smaller pieces that would be easier to grab with naan. overall it is simple, quick and good…just what we are looking for. thanks
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- by: Cookdap Member
- 19 years ago
Even after altering this recipe b/c I did not have some ingredients, it was awesome. I used chicken, chicken broth, no jalepeno…it was great over jasmine rice. Smelled terrific when we came home from church. My kids ate *3* bowls of it. Great idea, great recipe. Will now try with beef!
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- by: Simonsmom
- 19 years ago
Fairly easy and quick recipe- I don’t know that browning the meat makes any difference. I might try to skip that step next time. I added some flour to the browning process to thicken, but perhaps not enough- it was still very thin, but tasted good. Just enough heat. Served over mashed potatoes- delicious!
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- by: Princesskristy
- 18 years ago
I’m giving this 5 stars even though I changed it so much just because it tasted so good! I really hate runny curry so I added the flour for the browing as suggested but then also added a little corn starch and a can of tomato paste. I also added baby carrots. It turned out perfectly. Mmm I can’t wait to make it again!
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- by: Phjmbs
- 18 years ago
WOW! This was really good. If you are looking for a true curry recipe, look elsewhere. This is a wonderful twist on a classic beef stew. I didn’t use jalepeno pepper but green chilis (kids don’t like alot of spice). I also used a roast and then shredded at the end. My 9 year old was picking the meat out of the crockpot! Excellent over rice. Will make again on a nice cold day.
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- by: Sola
- 18 years ago
Really delicious! Instead of curry powder, I did 1/2 tablespoon of red curry paste and 1/2 tablespoon of roasted red chili paste, omitted the jalepenos and it was still plenty spicy. I skipped the first stovetop step entirely. Just put everything in the crockpot and let it cook for nearly 10 hours on low. The beef practically shredded itself. We ate it over basmati rice to which I added turmeric and black pepper for color. Highly reccomended.
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- by: CHEFFERNAN
- 18 years ago
I absolutely LOVE this recipe! =) But I have made a few changes to it over many uses now. First, I brown the beef chunks in flour to help thicken the sauce. Salt is added at this step as well. Instead of adding plain tomatoes in and jalepenos, I switched it to one (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes with jalepeno peppers – or green peppers – with juice (or you can sub in 1/2 regular diced tomatoes and 1/2 jalepeno for less kick). I also don’t just pour them in, I actually puree it up before pouring it into the skillet. I add 2 large white onions to this recipe as well, because the onions (if you use just one) can get lost in this recipe. Thanks for a great recipe! Definitely a keeper!
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- by: WLI888
- 18 years ago
I merged this recipe with one for curried lentil stew with coconut milk. I cooked it for about 10 hours in a crock pot. I used a chuck roast rather than stew meat and trimmed it of all fat, then cubed it. I also made a dark roux to thicken the sauce. It is excellent served over rice.
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- by: Melissa Wilson Martin
- 17 years ago
Okay, I’ll tell you what not to do. Do not add the jalepeno with the seeds inside, don’t add extra curry, or extra spice until you’ve tasted the original recipe. My husband and I are still crying. The good news it was good, but only with 2 or 3 glasses of milk. The meat was very tender, and I hope to try it again using my new suggestions.
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- by: MARTHINA_EARLINA
- 17 years ago
I followed cheffernan’s advice along with the recipe and the result was absolutely delicious. I did “cheat” and cook on the stovetop – it was ready in the same amount of time that boring- spaghetti would have taken! We love spicy food, so I used a can of diced tomatoes w/ green chilies, plus 2 fresh serrano chilis and a heap o’ curry powder. I served it over couscous (w/ cooked collard greens on the side) and it had a very Moroccan/North African sort of vibe to it, which is what I was hoping for. I can’t wait to make it again and try some variations!
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- by: Jodi
- 17 years ago
Thank you so much for the recipe – we loved it. We like it hot, so we adjusted the recipe a bit: we doubled it to start (2 lbs stewing beef) and double everything except: I added 1 tbsp garlic/ginger paste in addition to garlic and ginger, and used 4 tbsp of Sherwood Hot Curry powder instead of 2. I also added 4 onions and some red curry paste. As other’s mentioned, I dredged the beef in flour before I browned it. Excellent recipe – will be on our fav list!
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- by: T Roos
- 17 years ago
We really like spicy foods so after reading the other reviews, I was concerned it wouldnt be spicy enough. I added a habenero pepper to the one jalepeno and used tomatoes with chiles. I left the curry as it was though. I also added red potatoes and carrots. It turned out REALLY REALLY spicy, but that’s how we like it. It was awesome.
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- by: Yippee5
- 17 years ago
Wow, what a great recipe! I am a low carb lady so this was easy to modify. I totally skipped the browning stage and just tossed the onion and the beef in the slow cooker then mixed up the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and poured it over the meat. I didn’t use a jalapeno to save time, and simply used a jar of diced tomatoes with green chilies in it. I also added more curry powder and a little cumin, nutmeg and red pepper to suit our love for strong flavor and spiciness. When it was all done I fished the meat out and thickened the juices with some xanthum powder (availible in your local health food store). I served it with some sauted veggies. Very tastey!
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- by: Leah Prather Hanley
- 17 years ago
Loved it! I used chicken instead of beef (dredged in flour and browned before putting in the crock pot). Put ginger and small can of jalapenos straight into pot after sauteeing onions and garlic. Also added 1c baby carrots, one sweet potato peeled and chopped and doubled the curry powder. Used chicken broth instead of beef broth. Added canned tomatoes at the end when veggies were all tender. Didn’t need more than 4 hours on low. This was great served over brown rice!
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- by: Kayw
- 17 years ago
This is a great basic recipe, as evidenced by all the suggestions for variation.
The only thing I can add is that it freezes well. As a single woman, I double the recipe and freeze containers with two servings each since I have no problem eating the same thing two nights in a row.
I’ve had it over baked potato, rice, couscous, and drained ramen noodles. I’ve also just scooped it up with pita bread or whole wheat tortillas. Always tastes good and so convenient.
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- by: Juliecc
- 17 years ago
This was very good! Even my picky 9 y.o. loved it! I served it over rice. I didn’t have beef stock on hand, so I used 1/2 of a package of onion soup mix in one cup of water. It gave it a great kick. The rest of the recipe I left unchanged – which is unusal for me.
I sliced the onions first, put them in the bottom of the crock, and then browned the meat. That way I could just put the meat right on top without making another dish dirty. I cooked this on high for one hour, then on low for 7 hours – perfect!
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- by: Yummyinmytummy
- 17 years ago
I loved this but hubby and kids thought it was too hot even though it was delicous. Like other reviewers, I also just threw everything in to the crockpot and let it cook overnight and it came out great without the extra work of browning, sauteing etc…I added 2 extra onions, threw in some potatoes, and used ginger powder because I didn’t have fresh. Next time I’ll only add half a jalapeno. Yum.
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- by: Jenifer
- 17 years ago
This was okay, but not spicy enough for my husband and my taste. I cooked everything in the crockpot as suggested, and the next day I reheated it on the stovetop and added curry paste for some more flavor. I will make it again but next time I’ll add at least a teaspoon of the curry paste at the start and add a lot more onion.
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- by: Buffy_The_Recipe_Slayer
- 17 years ago
My family absolutely raved over this dish. And the beauty of it is that it is even better the next day! I cook it exactly as directed and then serve it over real mashed potatoes. Even the kids loved it. It’s got a little kick, but not so spicy that it makes the kids fuss! I’ve made this several times and it is a family favorite!
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- by: Whatadish
- 17 years ago
This is a good, hearty and filling meal. I served it with brown rice and steamed broccoli. My ginger had gone bad, so I had to use dried, and I also used cayenne in place of the jalepeno. I browned the meat, and added everything else except the onion and broth- no need to remove the meat before adding the garlic, etc. I added the whole can of (low-sodium) broth. This was easy and flavorful!
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- by: Shan559
- 16 years ago
My husband and I LOVED this stew. Delicious! Really adds something special and different to stew. I made it pretty much as directed with a few changes, no jalepeno, ground ginger rather than fresh, tomatoes w/green chiles and onions, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a pinch of tumeric. I also added carrots. So yummy!
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- by: Kendra
- 16 years ago
Very easy. I took the recommendations of a reviewer and threw everything together in the slower cooker before heading off to work. Came home that night to a perfect beef stew. Will maybe think of adding spinach to the cooker about a half-hour before serving, to get some greens in. Served over basmati rice. So good.
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- by: Bess99
- 16 years ago
Love this recipe…and it’s so easy to make! As another reviewer suggested, I pureed the can of tomatoes (excellent suggestion because I hate tomato chunks) and dredged the beef in flour and that seemed to help thicken up the sauce. Instead of a whole jalapeno, I pureed about 3 slices with the tomatoes. Served over brown rice. Thanks for the recipe!!
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- by: Valerie Weiler-Hinch
- 16 years ago
Great cold night recipe! I didn’t brown the meat in advance, just mixed it with flour in plastic bag. Added carrots, potatoes, onions and green peppers to slow cooker, then mixed spices and tomatoes in a separate bowl and poured over meat and veggies. Voila, an easy, tasty treat!!! I liked the extra heat from jalapenos (w/ canned tomatoes) but they can easily be left out. Thanks!!
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- by: Princessinthekitchen
- 16 years ago
Loved this recipe! I served it with brown rice and fruit. My family loved it and has asked when we will have it again. I also have made it and put everything in a freezer bag at the end of step two and frozen it for a later date. We love curry so I added a little extra curry, both mild and hot. Terrific stuff on a cold night.
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- by: Netnet
- 16 years ago
This was reallly good!!!….I noticed alot of reviewers did not notice or really tast the curry component….I would suggest that you add the curry amount in the begiining as well as the end…. or just at the end if you dont want a real strong curry flavor….Like garlic and a few other spices the longer you cook them the more mellow in flavor they become….adding them to the end will definitely give you the intended flavor you were looking for in your dish.. If you are using fresh spices about 2 hrs…if you are using dried then 3..I always do this when I am slow cooking..and I always get the flavor of what my dish is suppose to taste like. 🙂
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- by: Tizzylizz
- 16 years ago
A tasty meal. Served over rice. Changes: shook cubed beef in zip-lock baggie with flour (basically, to thicken the broth–which it really wasn’t very thick at all, but, worked out fine with the rice) before sauting in pan. Added a can of Rotel Tomatoes instead of regular diced tomatoes & jalapeno–because it was all I had–and it worked out well.
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- by: Buns
- 16 years ago
Aloha!
All credit goes to this recipe as my inspiration. This curry was incredible. I used ingredients that we had on hand.
The recipe process was the same, made w/ the following additions/revisions:
– 1 T butter
– 26 oz can spaghetti sauce (out of canned tomatoes)
– 13.5 oz can coconut milk instead of broth, but tomorrow I’ll probably add broth to thin the curry
– 8-10 dried shitake mushrooms, reconstituted
– 1 T sauce from canned chipotle peppers (for heat)
– 1 large potato
– 3 stalks smashed, sliced lemongrass
– 1-1/2 T grated ginger
– I used 2 T curry + 1 sliced onion & 4 cloves garlic
– Salt & fresh-cracked black pepper to taste
– We BBQ’d steak & served it on the side instead of using stew meat cooked into the curry itselfI followed the instructions in the recipe, but cooked curry on the stovetop (since thin-sliced BBQ steak was served on the side) served on white rice.
I’m not a big meat eater, so I didn’t cook the meat into the curry. That’s why it’s on the side.
It’ll taste better tomorrow.
Thank you for the inspiration!
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- by: KITCHENWHICH?
- 16 years ago
This is very good and something I would definatly prepare again. As recommended by other cooks, I added another large jalapeno (with seeds,) I upped the ginger by a half teaspoon and I always add extra garlic over what is called for in any recipe. In this case, I doubled the garlic. Next time, I will add a tsp of brown sugar. For some green and added nutrition, I added cooked Trader Joe’s organic green beans to the hot crockpot mixture, stirred, and served over jasmine rice. YUM!
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- by: Jennifer Mcarthur
- 16 years ago
Great stew! I didn’t have canned tomatoes so I used Rotels and we didn’t have jalapenos so we used chili peppers from the garden (seeded.) While I would make it again just as is, I would also try it with carrots and mushrooms and served over rice. We had it over mashed potatoes.
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- by: Ali Lepage
- 16 years ago
I changed this recipe a lot. I saw another recipe here (French Beef Stew)and I combined the 2 and improvised a little for a delicious outcome. I shook the Beef pcs. in a bag with flour, browned stovetop with onions, added to the crockpot with herbs, 2 Tbsp. mustard, a bay leaf,1 Tbsp. honey, ground ginger (to taste), ground curry (to taste), the beef boullion, tomatoes, and 2 Tbsp. vinegar. Served with minus veggies with breadsticks and a side of corn.
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