Crock Pot Beef Rogan Josh
Transform your weeknight dinners with the irresistible flavors of Crock Pot Beef Rogan Josh, an easy slow-cooked take on the classic Indian curry. Tender chunks of beef stew meat simmer for hours in a rich, aromatic sauce made with Greek yogurt, tomato puree, and a blend of warm spices like garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Infused with whole spices, including cardamom pods and a cinnamon stick, this dish delivers layers of depth and fragrance with minimal effort. Perfectly paired with fluffy basmati rice or pillowy naan, it's a comforting and flavorful meal. With just 20 minutes of prep and a hands-off 6-hour cook time in your Crock Pot, this recipe is the ultimate balance of convenience and authentic taste. Don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Beef stew meat
- 1 cup Greek yogurt (plain, full-fat)
- 1 cup Tomato puree
- 1 large Onion
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Ginger root (grated)
- 1 tablespoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 2 teaspoons Ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 4 pods Cardamom pods
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 4 wedges Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Dice the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they sizzle and release their aroma (about 30 seconds).
Add the diced onion, garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Sauté until the onion turns golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in the garam masala, paprika, turmeric powder, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper (if using). Cook the spices for 1 minute.
Add the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly.
Remove the mixture from heat and place it in the base of a large Crock Pot.
Add the beef stew meat to the Crock Pot and toss it in the spiced tomato mixture until evenly coated.
Top the beef with the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf.
In a small bowl, whisk the Greek yogurt with 1 cup of water until smooth. Pour this mixture over the beef in the Crock Pot.
Add salt and stir gently to combine all the ingredients without displacing the cinnamon stick or bay leaf.
Cover the Crock Pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well-combined.
Once the cooking time is up, remove the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and bay leaf before serving.
Serve the Beef Rogan Josh hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and with lemon wedges on the side. Pair with steamed basmati rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3035 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 178.6 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.2 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 852 mg | 284% | |
| Sodium | 3203 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 80.5 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.5 g | ||
| Protein | 270.3 g | 541% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 734 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 37.5 mg | 208% | |
| Potassium | 5468 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
