Beef & red lentil curry for slow cooker

500-600 g diced beef

2 tsp curry paste (Patak's tomato & coriander)

2 tsp light olive oil

1 brown onion

2 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp fresh ginger

1 cup split red lentils
2 cups of beef stock
1 can light coconut milk 400ml
coriander leaves to serve (optional)


Place beef and curry paste in bowl and coat.  Cook beef until brown and then transfer to slow cooker. Cook onion, garlic and ginger for 2 minutes or until onion softens slightly.  Add to slow cooker.  Add lentils , stock, coconut milk.  Cook for four to six hours depending on setting.