Found on menus around the world, this Pakistani-Kashmiri-inspired dish features pan-fried green beans with seared beef strips & earthy spinach, which are simmered in a rich tomato sauce with a beautiful balti curry paste. Served with brown basmati rice.
Balti Beef Curry
Balti Beef Curry
with green beans, spinach, & brown basmati rice
Hands on Time: 25 - 45 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 60 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef
- Beef Schnitzel (without crumb)
- Brown Basmati Rice
- Cooked Chopped Tomato
- Fresh Coriander
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Beans
- Spice & All Things Nice Balti Curry Paste
- Spinach
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey (optional)
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 150ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
ABOUT THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the rinsed green beans until starting to char, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SEAR THE STRIPS
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel and cut into 1cm strips. When hot, sear the strips until lightly charred, 20-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside.
HURRY WITH THE CURRY
Return the pan with all the pan juices to medium heat. When hot, fry the grated garlic and the curry paste until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 150ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Beef strips and the shredded Spinach. Remove from the heat, season and add a sweetener (optional).
DELICIOUS DINNER
Plate up the rice, top with the Beef curry, and serve alongside the green beans. Garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
ABOUT THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the rinsed green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SEAR THE STRIPS
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel and cut into 1cm strips. When hot, sear the strips until lightly charred, 20-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches.
HURRY WITH THE CURRY
Return the pan with all the pan juices to medium heat. When hot, fry the grated garlic and the curry paste until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Beef strips and the shredded Spinach. Remove from the heat, season and add a sweetener (optional).
DELICIOUS DINNER
Plate up the rice, top with the Beef curry, and serve alongside the green beans. Garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 450ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
ABOUT THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the rinsed green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SEAR THE STRIPS
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel and cut into 1cm strips. When hot, sear the strips until lightly charred, 20-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches.
HURRY WITH THE CURRY
Return the pan with all the pan juices to medium heat. When hot, fry the grated garlic and the curry paste until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 450ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Beef strips and the shredded Spinach. Remove from the heat, season and add a sweetener (optional).
DELICIOUS DINNER
Plate up the rice, top with the Beef curry, and serve alongside the green beans. Garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
READY THE RICE
Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 600ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
ABOUT THE BEANS
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the rinsed green beans until starting to char, 6-7 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
SEAR THE STRIPS
Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel and cut into 1cm strips. When hot, sear the strips until lightly charred, 20-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches.
HURRY WITH THE CURRY
Return the pan with all the pan juices to medium heat. When hot, fry the grated garlic and the curry paste until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 600ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Beef strips and the shredded Spinach. Remove from the heat, season and add a sweetener (optional).
DELICIOUS DINNER
Plate up the rice, top with the Beef curry, and serve alongside the green beans. Garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Balti Beef Curry?
The preparation time for Balti Beef Curry with green beans, spinach, & brown basmati rice is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Balti Beef Curry with green beans, spinach, & brown basmati rice?
The total time required to make Balti Beef Curry with green beans, spinach, & brown basmati rice is between 40 and 60 minutes.
How many servings does Balti Beef Curry provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Balti Beef Curry?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Brown Basmati Rice, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Beans, Spice & All Things Nice Balti Curry Paste, Spinach
What is the nutritional information of Balti Beef Curry?
Calories: 490, Carbs: 57 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 46.3 grams, Sugar: 9 grams, Salt: 934 grams
How do I prepare Balti Beef Curry?
DELICIOUS DINNER: Plate up the rice, top with the beef curry, and serve alongside the green beans. Garnish with chopped coriander. Enjoy, Chef! HURRY WITH THE CURRY: Return the pan with all the pan juices to medium heat. When hot, fry the grated garlic and the curry paste until fragrant 1-2 minutes. Mix in the cooked chopped tomato and 300ml of water. Simmer until thickening, 10-12 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the beef strips and the shredded spinach. Remove from the heat, season and add a sweetener (optional). SEAR THE STRIPS: Return the pan to high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the schnitzel dry with paper towel and cut into 1cm strips. When hot, sear the strips until lightly charred, 20-30 seconds. Remove from the pan and set aside. You may need to do this step in batches. ABOUT THE BEANS: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the rinsed green beans until starting to char, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan, season, and cover. READY THE RICE: Place the rinsed rice in a pot with 300ml of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 25-30 minutes. Drain (if necessary) and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Balti Beef Curry?
Beef, Beef Schnitzel (without crumb), Brown Basmati Rice, Cooked Chopped Tomato, Fresh Coriander, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Green Beans, Spice & All Things Nice Balti Curry Paste, Spinach
How many calories does Balti Beef Curry have?
490 calories
How much fat content does Balti Beef Curry have?
grams
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