Crockpot curried beef

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean beef round, trimmed
Of fat and cut in 2-in cubes
1tablespoonCurry powder
1teaspoonCumin seeds
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¼teaspoonGround ginger
1teaspoonCloves
Yogurt
Lemon wedges
1teaspoonAllspice
1Bud garlic; minced
1Lemon; juiced
2tablespoonsRaisins
1tablespoonLight soy sauce
2teaspoonsCornstarch
¼cupCold water
1cupCilentro; chopped
Fresh parsley; chopped

Directions

OPTIONAL GARNISHES

1. Combine ingredients, except cornstarch and cold water in a crock cooker. No pre-browning of the meat or preheating of the cooker is needed. Cover tightly and set on slow heat. Cook 16 to 18 hours or until meat is very tender. Gently stir meat once or twice during cooking time. 2. Twenty or 30 minutes before serving time, stir the cornstarch into cold water and stir this mixture into the crock cooker. Cover and continue to cook at lowest heat, stirring once or twice, until liquid thickens. Serve with dollops of yogurt, lemon wedges, and chopped fresh parsley or cilantro leaves as a garnish, if desired. Makes 8 servings, 175 calories each. VARIATION: Crocked Curried Lamb: Substitute lean lamb stew meat for the beef. SOURCE: Light & Spicy