Garam Masala Beef Curry with Spinach
Beef chunks simmered in a rich tomato curry with aromatic garam masala, finished with fresh spinach. This Indian recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs beef chuck, vegetable oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs beef chuck
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 cup spinach
- to taste salt
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes) and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- Step 2: Add 1 chopped onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, stirring for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp garam masala, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, and 1 cup beef broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 1 hour until beef is tender.
- Step 4: Add 1 cup chopped spinach and simmer for 5 more minutes until wilted. Season with salt to taste. Serve with steamed rice.
