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Slow Cooker Spiced Beef Curry with Cauliflower Rice

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🍽️ Recipe Overview

  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Dietary: High-Protein, Low-Carb
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Equipment: Slow Cooker
  • Serves: 2

👨‍🍳 Chef's Notes

Slow cooking the beef allows the flavors to intensify, resulting in a tender and aromatic curry. Cauliflower rice is a great low-carb substitute for traditional rice, adding a delicious texture to the dish.

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

Slow cooking the beef ensures it is juicy and tender, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully. Cauliflower rice provides a nutritious and low-carb base for the curry, enhancing the overall dish's health benefits.

🧾 Ingredients

  • 400g Beef, cubed (14 oz)
  • 1 cup Cauliflower, grated
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 cup Beef Broth
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Coriander leaves for garnish

🔪 Preparation

  1. In a bowl, mix the beef cubes with curry powder, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper until well coated.
  2. Place the seasoned beef, onion, garlic, ginger, and beef broth in the slow cooker.
  3. Cook on low for 6-8 hours until the beef is tender.
  4. Grate the cauliflower to prepare the cauliflower rice.

🥘 Cooking Instructions

  1. Once the beef is cooked, use two forks to shred it in the slow cooker.
  2. In a pan, sauté the cauliflower rice with a bit of oil until tender.
  3. Serve the spiced beef curry over the cauliflower rice.
  4. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

⏱️ Timing Breakdown

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes - 8 hours 15 minutes

📊 Nutrition Facts

  • Calories: 520 kcal
  • Protein: 38g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fat: 36g

🔄 Variations & Substitutions

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute beef with cubed tofu or chickpeas.
  • Add more vegetables like bell peppers or peas for extra fiber and nutrients.

💡 Pro Tips

  • For a richer curry, add a splash of coconut milk during the last hour of cooking.
  • Adjust the spice level by adding more curry powder or chili flakes to suit your taste.

🌡️ Storage Instructions

  • Store the curry and cauliflower rice separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of water to the cauliflower rice to prevent drying out.