Beef saag

Beef saag

This beef saag has an amazing texture which takes this deliciously simple curry to the next level - it's a weeknight winner!

Serves: 4

Time to make: 2 hrs 5 mins

Hands-on time: 20 mins

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon sunflower oil
600g blade steak, fat trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces
1 large brown onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
2 long red chillies, deseeded, finely chopped
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons ground cumin
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 cup reduced-salt beef stock
8 cups baby spinach
¼ cup reduced-fat Greek-style plain yoghurt
4 cups steamed green beans and/or snow peas, to serve
2 naan breads, halved, to serve

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 140ºC. In a large flameproof, ovenproof pan, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over high. Add half of the beef and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes, or until browned. Transfer to a bowl. Repeat with 1 teaspoon of the oil and remaining beef.

2 In the same pan, reduced to medium, heat remaining oil. Sauté onion for 5 minutes, or until softened. Add garlic, chilli, ginger, garam masala and cumin and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Return beef to pan with tomatoes and stock and bring to the boil. Cover, place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour 45 minutes, or until beef is very tender.

3 Remove pan from oven, stir through spinach and yoghurt. Serve with steamed veges and warmed naan bread.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free tortilla instead of naan bread and check ground spices, stock and yoghurt are gluten free.

HFG tip

Suitable to freeze (without spinach).

Garam masala
Garam masala (meaning hot/pungent mix) is a traditional Indian spice blend. It typically contains a mix of fennel seeds, cinnamon, black pepper, cloves and cardamom. Use in curries, dhal or simply as a spice rub for grilled meats.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 418 cal

Kilojoules 1750 kJ

Protein 41 g

Total fat 14 g

Saturated fat 4 g

Carbohydrates 30 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 8 g

Sodium 370 mg

Calcium 150 mg

Iron 7.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.