Slow Cooker Jamaican Goat Curry
This Jamaican-inspired goat curry is rich and flavourful, made tender through slow cooking. Goat meat pairs excellently with bold spices, creating a delicious Caribbean dish that's perfect for dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time8 hours hrs
Total Time8 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican
Keyword: Caribbean goat curry, Goat curry, Jamaican curry, slow cooker recipe
Servings: 4 Serves
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $25
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 large white onion finely diced
- 8 garlic cloves crushed
- 100 g ginger grated
- 4 scotch bonnet chillies use less if you prefer your curries less spicy, deseeded and chopped
- 1 tbsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 500 g goat shoulder meat chopped into cubes
- A few sprigs fresh thyme
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 x 400ml can chopped tomatoes
- 400 ml beef stock
- Juice of half a lime
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Sauté the Aromatics: Heat the coconut oil in a large pan. Add the diced onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic, ginger, and chilli, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Brown the Meat: Add the goat meat to the pan and lightly brown on the outside. Throw in the allspice, cumin, and coriander, ensuring the meat is evenly coated.
Transfer to Slow Cooker: Transfer the contents of the pan into your slow cooker. Add the thyme, bay leaves, chopped tomatoes, and beef stock, and stir. Cover, and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Finish and Serve: When ready to serve, squeeze in the lime juice and garnish with plenty of fresh coriander.
- Adjust the number of scotch bonnet chillies based on your spice preference.
- This curry pairs well with steamed vegetables or cauliflower rice.
- Goat meat can be substituted with lamb if preferred.