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Keto Sri Lankan Beef Curry with Zucchini Noodles recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Sri Lankan Beef Curry with Zucchini Noodles

A rich and flavorful Sri Lankan beef curry served over zucchini noodles for a keto-friendly and dairy-free meal.

70m4 servings
DAIRY-free
520 cal|45g protein|18g carbs|30g fat|7g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Beef chuck
  • 2 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 large Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 2.54 cm Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Sri Lankan curry powder
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 Cinnamon stick
  • 10 Curry leaves
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 4 medium Zucchini
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the beef chuck into 2.54 cm cubes. Heat coconut oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. 2Add the beef to the pot and brown on all sides. Remove the beef from the pot and set aside.
  3. 3Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in Sri Lankan curry powder, chili powder, turmeric powder, cinnamon stick, and curry leaves. Cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. 5Add the beef back to the pot. Pour in coconut milk and beef broth. Bring to a simmer.
  6. 6Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-2.5 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
  7. 7Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. 8While the curry is simmering, prepare the zucchini noodles using a spiralizer or vegetable peeler.
  9. 9Lightly sauté the zucchini noodles in a pan with a little coconut oil until tender-crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  10. 10Serve the beef curry over the zucchini noodles.

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