MINCED BEEF AND SPINACH CURRY

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A hearty, flavourful and nutritious curry dish. Pared-down ingredients and a simple technique, resulting in surprisingly deep and complex flavours. Goes VERY nicely with brown rice or wholewheat flatbreads. Compliments a fresh, herby salad well.

Provided by Bunny Mazonas

Categories     Curries

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

500 g extra lean ground beef
500 g frozen spinach
1 large white onion
4 -5 garlic cloves
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 (14 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Chop the onion and crush the garlic. Slice the scotch bonnet into thin slivers and chop these finely.
  • Heat the oil in a deep-sided frying pan/skillet and cook the onions, garlic and pepper until soft. Add the minced beef and brown off.
  • Place the balls of frozen spinach into the pan on top of the beef. Cover and cook on a medium heat until spinach is softened. Stir thoroughly.
  • Add the cinnamon, coriander, cumin and garam masala. Stir thoroughly to blend in spices, then add the chopped tomato.
  • Increase heat and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 81.2, Sodium 185.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 6, Protein 31.9

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