Spiced Beef with Spinach and Potatoes

Recipe courtesy of Hello Canola

This crowd-pleasing curry recipe is simply spiced right. Beef, spinach, cumin, coriander, garlic, and ginger are simmered together to create this flavourful dish. For a plant-based version, simply substitute chickpeas and vegetable broth. This recipe meets the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation heart-healthy recipe guidelines.

Spiced Beef with Spinach and Potatoes

For a plant-based version, simply substitute chickpeas and vegetable broth.

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Course: Main Course

Preparation: Stewing

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours hours 55 minutes minutes

Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Author: Emily Richards

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Ingredients

• 1 lb stewing beef (cut into about 1 inch/2.5 cm cubes) or 2 cans (19 oz/540 mL) of no salt added chickpeas, drained, and rinsed
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
• 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• 8 oz bag spinach, washed
• 1 1/2 cups sodium reduced beef broth or 2 cups (500 mL) of sodium-reduced vegetable broth
• 1 lb potatoes, (about 4 small), peeled and cubed

Imperial – Metric

Instructions

• Sprinkle beef with pepper.
• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium high heat; brown beef, if using, in batches. Transfer to plate and set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium low; add onion, garlic, ginger, and jalapeño and cook, stirring for 5 minutes or until softened.
• Return beef and any juices to saucepan or add chickpeas; add cumin, coriander, and lemon juice.
• Add spinach, stir to coat well. Add broth; bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 1 hour and 15 minutes or until beef or chickpeas are tender, stirring often.
• In a pot of boiling water, cook potatoes for about 10 minutes, or until tender; drain well. Add to cooked beef or chickpea mixture; cover and cook, stirring twice for about 15 minutes for flavours to absorb.

Nutrition Facts

Spiced Beef with Spinach and Potatoes

Serving Size

 

1

Amount per Serving

Calories

380

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

12

g

18

%

Saturated Fat

 

3.5

g

22

%

Cholesterol

 

80

mg

27

%

Sodium

 

230

mg

10

%

Potassium

 

950

mg

27

%

Carbohydrates

 

28

g

9

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

37

g

74

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.