Curried Beef over Turmeric “Rice” with Cilantro Mint Chutney
This easy ground beef dish is flavored with the Indian spice mix garam masala. It comes together quickly and goes well with turmeric “rice” made of kelp noodles. Cauliflower would work as well. Top with a bright fresh herbal chutney to balance the richness.
2tablespoonsbutteror butter flavored coconut oil for dairy-free
1onionchopped fine
4clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoongingerfresh grated
1-2tablespoonsgaram masalastart with 1 and add more to taste after the meat is cooked, if desired
2poundsground beef
Turmeric “Rice”
1teaspoonturmeric
1cupchicken stock
2bay leaves
2package kelp noodle rice
Cilantro Chutney
1/2bunch cilantrotender stems included
2tablespoonsmintoptional
1jalapeñostem removed and seeds and membranes removed, or leave them in if you enjoy spicy
1/2teaspoongingerfresh grated
1tablespoonlime juice1 lime
1drop monk fruitliquid
2ouncescream cheeseor Kite Hill cream cheese for dairy-free, optional
saltto taste
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Instructions
For the beef: Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5-10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Transfer half of this onion/garlic mixture to a small pot and set the small pot aside.
Add the ginger and garam masala to the pan with the remaining onion mixture and cook for another minutes, until fragrant. Add the beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon or spatula to break the meat up into small pieces. Cook until little liquid remains and the meat is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
While the beef is cooking, prepare the “rice.” Add the chicken stock and bay leaf to the pot and bring to a rapid boil. Reduce until there are only a couple of tablespoons of liquid left. Add the kelp noodle rice and stir to combine and cook until little to no liquid is left.
For the chutney, combine all ingredients in a blender and process until completely smooth. You may need to add a couple tablespoons of water to get everything to blend. If you would like it thicker, add a small pinch of xanthan gum to the blender.
Serve the beef atop the “rice” and drizzle with a bit of the chutney.