Name: Indian-Inspired Beef and Spinach Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste); 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste); 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 cup coconut milk; 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil; Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Savor the rich and aromatic blend of ground beef and fresh spinach in this Indian-inspired curry. Infused with a warm mix of spices and simmered in creamy coconut milk, this dish offers a delightful balance of hearty and vibrant flavors, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

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This dish may not win a beauty contest, however the taste was out of this world.

I love Indian food, but I also love meat. I really wanted to experiment and try something different. Perhaps this is what Muslims eat in India..? I don't know, but I wanted to try:

I asked ChatGPT:

I have ground beef, about 1 lbs., spinach, tomatoes. Can you list 10 recipe names, their prep cook and total time, and their ingredients

And it suggested:

Here are 10 recipes you can make with ground beef, spinach, and tomatoes, along with their prep, cook, and total times, and the ingredients required: 1. Beef and Spinach Stuffed Tomatoes Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, large tomatoes, spinach, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese. 2. Spinach and Ground Beef Lasagna Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes (diced), onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. 3. Beef and Spinach Stuffed Bell Peppers Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic, rice, olive oil, salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese. 4. Spinach and Beef Stuffed Shells Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, jumbo pasta shells, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, tomatoes (crushed), onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper. 5. Ground Beef and Spinach Skillet Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes (diced), onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes. 6. Beef and Spinach Baked Ziti Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, ziti pasta, tomatoes (crushed), ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper. 7. Ground Beef and Spinach Enchiladas Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tortillas, tomatoes (diced), enchilada sauce, cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper. 8. Spinach and Beef Tortellini Soup Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tortellini, tomatoes (diced), beef broth, onion, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning. 9. Ground Beef and Spinach Quesadillas Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tortillas, tomatoes (diced), cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, olive oil, cumin, salt, pepper. 10. Beef and Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, large mushrooms, tomatoes, onion, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, pepper. These recipes are adaptable based on what you have on hand and your preferences!

None of these seemed fun to make so I refined:

how about something with Indian inspiration? Or perhaps Afghan since Indian food is usually less meaty ?

And this time it came back with things I was more excited about making:

Here are some Indian and Afghan-inspired recipes using ground beef, spinach, and tomatoes: 1. Keema Saag (Ground Beef with Spinach) Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, pepper, ghee or oil. 2. Afghan Aushak (Spinach Dumplings with Meat Sauce) Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, wonton wrappers (or homemade dough), tomatoes, yogurt, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, dried mint, olive oil. 3. Indian Beef and Spinach Curry Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, coconut milk, ghee or oil. 4. Afghan Kofta with Spinach and Tomato Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, pepper, olive oil. 5. Indian Masala Keema with Spinach Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, pepper, ghee or oil. 6. Afghan Spinach and Beef Stew (Sabzi) Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, olive oil. 7. Indian Beef Keema with Spinach and Potatoes Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, potatoes, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, pepper, ghee or oil. 8. Afghan Spinach and Ground Beef Pilaf (Palaw) Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Total Time: 1 hour Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, basmati rice, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, pepper, olive oil. 9. Indian-Inspired Ground Beef and Spinach Samosas Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 50 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, salt, pepper, phyllo dough or samosa wrappers, ghee or oil. 10. Afghan Ground Beef and Spinach Kebab Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients: Ground beef, spinach, tomatoes, onion, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, pepper, olive oil. These recipes should give you a flavorful twist with the Indian and Afghan culinary inspiration!

The curry immediately caught my eye:

Give me a recipe for number 3

And it did:

Indian Beef and Spinach Curry Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 40 minutes Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece ginger, minced 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste) 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste) 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup coconut milk 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

I didn't have cumin seeds:

I don't have cumin seeds can I use ground cumin?

Yes it said:

Yes, you can use ground cumin instead of cumin seeds. Just add about 1 teaspoon of ground cumin along with the other spices when you add them to the dish. Ground cumin will blend well with the other spices and still provide great flavor.

So I asked it to adjust the recipe:

Adjust recipe with cumin powder

And here it is:

Servings: 4

Calories per Serving: ~320 kcal

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Indian-Inspired Beef and Spinach Curry

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-inch piece ginger, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup coconut milk
2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

Heat the Ghee or Oil:
- In a large skillet or pan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat.
Sauté the Aromatics:
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Cook the Ground Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the Spices:
- Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the spices to coat the beef and become fragrant.
Add the Tomatoes and Spinach:
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the Coconut Milk:
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the curry simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Adjust Seasoning:
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or spices if needed.
Serve:
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired, and serve the curry hot with rice, naan, or your favorite bread.