Family Circle's Beef Curry in a Crock Pot

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Our family really likes Indian food and this recipe is pretty mild. (Add more Cayenne if you like your curry hot.)

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 
• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 2-inch chunks 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 
• 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 
• 3/4 pound small potatoes, about 2 inches in diameter, quartered 
• 1/4 pound peeled baby carrots
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 tablespoon light reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
• 3    large pitas or flatbreads, cut into wedges

Preparations:

1. Coat slow cooker bowl with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper and add to skillet. Sauté 3 minutes per side.
3. Transfer beef to slow cooker. Layer in onion, potatoes and carrots. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together coconut milk, curry, soy sauce, ginger, garlic powder and cayenne. Pour over beef and vegetables in slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 hours or LOW for 8 hours. Gently stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve over flatbread wedges with parsley, yogurt and lime, if desired.