Beef Curry

Beef Curry is a rich, savory dish featuring tender beef simmered in a fragrant sauce of spices, coconut milk, and aromatics. Originating from South and Southeast Asia, it typically includes ingredients like onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and a blend of curry spices. It's a beloved comfort food with countless regional variations.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Beef Curry is a high-protein, high-fat dish, with the fat content largely depending on the cut of beef and amount of coconut milk used. It provides significant iron, zinc, and B vitamins from the beef, along with various antioxidants from the spice blend.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	680 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5 mg
Vitamin B12	2.1 mcg
Potassium	450 mg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Selenium	25 mcg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	6 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The dish's spice profile is not just for flavor; ingredients like turmeric, cumin, and coriander have been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Nutritionally, the fat from coconut milk can help increase the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins and certain plant compounds from the spices.