Slow-Simmered Beef and Spinach Curry

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Tender chunks of beef slowly simmered in a fragrant keto-friendly curry sauce with fresh spinach for a hearty low-carb meal. This Indian-inspired beef recipe (keto, low carb), ready in about 120 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, spinach, coconut oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 105 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp curry powder and 1/4 tsp red chili powder, cooking for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
  4. Step 4: Add 1 lb cubed beef chuck, searing the pieces for 5 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
  5. Step 5: Pour in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk and 1 cup beef broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a low simmer, cover, and cook for 1.5 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook uncovered for an additional 5 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Step 7: Serve hot as a nourishing keto-friendly curry rich in flavor and healthy fats.

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