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Sri Lankan-Style Beef Curry

Sri Lankan-Style Beef Curry

with Spinach & Rice
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Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on June 01, 2026
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Calories
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Protein
38.3g protein
Preparation Time
25 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1

carrot

2 clove

garlic

1 packet

beef strips

1 packet

coconut milk

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 sachet

Southeast Asian Spice Blend

1 pinch

chilli flakes

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk)

¼ tsp

salt

1.5 cup

water (for the rice)

¼ cup

water (for the sauce)

Energy (kJ)2582 kJ
Fat32.3 g
of which saturates23.2 g
Carbohydrate70 g
of which sugars7.8 g
Protein38.3 g
Sodium2416 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Medium Pan
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

1
1

• In a medium saucepan, bring water (for the rice) to the boil. • Add basmati rice, stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 mins, then remove pan from heat and keep covered until rice is tender and the water absorbed, 10 mins.

2
2

• Meanwhile, thinly slice carrot into half-moons. Finely chop garlic. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. • When the oil is hot, cook beef strips, in batches, until browned and cooked through, 1-2 mins. • Transfer to a plate.

3
3

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook carrot until tender, 4-5 mins. Add the butter, garlic and South Asian curry spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1-2 mins. • Stir in coconut milk, the salt, water (for the sauce) and simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins. Season to taste.

4
4

• Return beef to pan. Stir through baby spinach and cook until wilted, 1 min. • Divide rice between bowls. Top with beef curry and sprinkle with chilli flakes (if using) to serve.

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