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Ground Beef Massaman Curry

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 441kcal
Carbs: 18g
Net carbs: 11g

Ingredients 
US Customary – Metric

  • 8 oz ground beef (mince)
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 carrot
  • 1/2 unsweetened coconut milk (or coconut cream)
  • 2 Tablespoon massaman curry paste
  • 1-2 Tablespoon olive oil
  • 12 oz cabbage – chopped into “rice”
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Add the ground beef, celery and carrots to a medium pan over medium-high heat. Cook for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Add in the curry paste, stirring it through until well combined.
  • Add the coconut milk (cream) and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, heat a fry pan with some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the cabbage, season with salt and pepper and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring regularly, until the cabbage is slightly browned and softened to your preferred doneness.
  • Serve the cabbage rice into two bowls, serve the curry beef over the top – enjoy!

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Notes

RECIPE OPTIONS/ SUBSTITUTIONS
Ground beef (mince): Switch with ground chicken or turkey.
Don’t like celery? Use chopped green beans or mushrooms
Coconut milk/cream: switch with heavy cream or yogurt
Massaman curry paste: use red curry paste or 1-2 teaspoons curry powder
Cabbage rice: Switch for cauliflower rice
MEAT FREE OPTIONS
Switch ground beef for mashed tofu or tempeh, or use Textured vegetable protein – it makes the perfect substitute for ground beef.
STORAGE/REHEATING
Fridge: for up to 5 days. 
Reheat: In microwave for about 2 minutes, or on the stovetop in a pan for about 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 441
Total Carbs: 18g
Net Carbs: 11g
Fiber: 7g
Protein: 23g
Fat: 31g
Mono: 16g
Poly: 2g
Sat: 10g
Sodium: 201mg
Potassium: 895mg

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