Ginger Beef Curry (Slow Cooker Version)

Ingredients

• 2.5 pounds beef chuck boneless lean cut into 1/2 by 2 inch strips
• 1 stick piece cinnamon (2 inch)
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 3 tablespoons ginger fresh grated
• 6 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cloves 
• 1 tablespoon ground coriander 
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin 
• 0.3 teaspoon ground nutmeg 
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika 
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric 
• 2 large onions finely chopped
• 10 servings salt to taste
• 0.3 cup tomato paste 
• 0.7 cup water 

Equipment

• bowl
• ziploc bags
• slow cooker

Directions

1. Place beef and flour in a large, resealable plastic bag. Shake to coat beef with flour. In a small bowl, mix tomato paste and water.
2. In a large slow cooker, combine onions, ginger, garlic, cinnamon stick, turmeric, and paprika.
3. Place beef on onions, and sprinkle with cumin, coriander, cardamom, cloves, cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.
4. Pour tomato paste mixture over meat. Cover, and cook on LOW setting until beef is very tender, about 8 to 9 hours.
5. When ready to serve, season to taste with salt, and stir in cilantro.