Indian-Spiced Ground Beef Main Dish

Gluten Free
Health score
30%
Indian-Spiced Ground Beef Main Dish
45 min.
4
466kcal
49.13%sweetness
100%saltiness
67.99%sourness
33.78%bitterness
58.38%savoriness
88.61%fattiness
100%spiciness

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This Indian-spiced ground beef dish is a flavorful and hearty meal that will tantalize your taste buds. With a perfect blend of aromatic spices and herbs, this recipe is a delightful treat for spice enthusiasts. The beef is cooked to perfection with a juicy texture and a robust flavor profile. The addition of spinach, cilantro, and mint gives it a refreshing twist, while the yogurt adds a creamy tang. The warmth of cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves combined with the heat of green chilies creates an explosion of flavors that is simply irresistible. Serve it with parathas and a fresh tomato salsa for a complete feast. This dish is not just a treat for your senses but also offers a good balance of macronutrients with a decent amount of protein, fat, and carbs to keep you satisfied and energized. It's a must-try for those who crave a spicy adventure and a unique culinary experience.

Ingredients

  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • teaspoon chili powder red
  • 0.5 cup cilantro leaves 
  • inch cinnamon sticks 
  • 0.3 cup mint leaves fresh
  • 10 ounces spinach frozen thawed
  • 0.3 teaspoon garam masala 
  •  garlic minced
  • teaspoon ginger paste 
  •  cardamom pods green
  •  to 2 chilies slit green hot finely sliced
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • cup yogurt plain
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. Make a paste by pureeing the spinach, cilantro and mint in a food processor, with a tbsp or two of water. (don't go overboard on the mint otherwise the whole paste tastes bitter)
  2. Heat the oil on medium and throw in the cardamom pods, cloves and cinnamon stick. After 1 minute add the onion and saute till golden-brown.Then put in the green chillies, chopped garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.Stir in the beef, red chilli powder, ground cumin, garam masala, ground black pepper, salt and cook on medium-high heat for 10 mins, stirring often.
  3. Add half of the yogurt and mix well till incorporated and cook for another 2 mins.Put in all of the green paste, mix well, and simmer for 10 mins.Stir in the rest of the yogurt, cooking the whole thing for a further 5 mins. Taste for salt.
  4. Serve hot with parathas and fresh tomato salsa!

Nutrition Facts

Calories466kcal
Protein21.23%
Fat68.82%
Carbs9.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
38.75
Glycemic Load
1.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
30.056956521739%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.87mg
Hesperetin
0.29mg
Apigenin
0.15mg
Luteolin
0.36mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.13mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
5.13mg

Taste

Sweetness:
49.13%
Saltiness:
100%
Sourness:
67.99%
Bitterness:
33.78%
Savoriness:
58.38%
Fattiness:
88.61%
Spiciness:
100%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:465.67kcal
23.28%
Fat:35.89g
55.21%
Saturated Fat:10.83g
67.7%
Carbohydrates:11.67g
3.89%
Net Carbohydrates:7.43g
2.7%
Sugar:4.98g
5.54%
Cholesterol:88.48mg
29.49%
Sodium:534.37mg
23.23%
Protein:24.9g
49.81%
Vitamin K:280.42µg
267.06%
Vitamin A:8779.05IU
175.58%
Manganese:1.09mg
54.49%
Vitamin B12:2.65µg
44.22%
Zinc:5.73mg
38.23%
Selenium:22.96µg
32.81%
Vitamin E:4.66mg
31.03%
Folate:123.46µg
30.87%
Phosphorus:287.82mg
28.78%
Vitamin B6:0.56mg
28.17%
Vitamin B3:5.39mg
26.94%
Vitamin B2:0.44mg
25.83%
Iron:4.3mg
23.89%
Magnesium:90.21mg
22.55%
Calcium:213.04mg
21.3%
Potassium:738.77mg
21.11%
Fiber:4.24g
16.97%
Vitamin C:10.4mg
12.61%
Copper:0.22mg
10.81%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
10.23%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.31%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.16%