Description
Beef Curry Prep Bags are a convenient make-ahead meal solution, combining tender beef, vegetables, and rich curry flavors in a freezer-friendly format. These beef curry prep bags make weeknight dinners effortless—just thaw, cook, and enjoy a hearty homemade curry.
Ingredients
- 1.5–2 lbs (700g–900g) beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tablespoons curry powder or curry paste
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk or 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1–2 bell peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: ½ teaspoon chili flakes
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
To Prep (Freezer Bags):
- Label freezer-safe bags with recipe name and cooking instructions.
- Divide the beef evenly among the bags.
- Add onion, garlic, ginger, potatoes, carrots, and bell peppers.
- Add curry powder or paste, salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Pour in coconut milk or diced tomatoes and a small amount of beef broth.
- Drizzle olive oil into each bag.
- Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible.
- Lay flat and freeze.
To Cook:
9. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
10. Pour contents into a slow cooker or pot.
11. Cook on low for 7–8 hours (slow cooker) or simmer on stovetop for 1.5–2 hours until beef is tender.
12. Stir occasionally if cooking on the stove and adjust seasoning.
13. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- No need to pre-cook the beef—it cooks perfectly from raw after thawing.Use beef chuck or stewing beef for best tenderness.Add peas or spinach at the end of cooking for extra nutrition.For a richer curry, stir in cream or yogurt after cooking.Remove excess air from bags to prevent freezer burn.
