Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl
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Indonesian Beef and Quinoa Bowl
Description
This dish features ground beef cooked until browned, then simmered with coconut milk and a spice blend including red curry paste, cinnamon, cumin, and salt. The coconut milk mellows the spices and adds a subtle richness. The beef is cooked low and slow after initial browning to blend the flavors thoroughly. Finished beef is served atop cooked quinoa, a protein-rich whole grain with a mild texture that complements the spiced meat.
Fresh garnishes of sliced cucumber and shredded carrot contribute refreshing crispness and a contrasting cool texture. Lime juice introduces acidity to balance richness, and sriracha provides a spicy kick. Mixing the garnishes and sauce with the meat and quinoa delivers layered flavors and textures in each bite.
This bowl makes a nourishing meal with diverse textures and a balance between creamy, spicy, and fresh elements. It suits lunch or dinner and can be adapted by substituting turkey for the beef. The recipe’s use of coconut milk and red curry paste hints at Indonesian flavor profiles without complex preparation.
Note that the WW Smart Points for this dish with 90% lean ground beef is 4, useful for those tracking diet points.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 oz coconut milk well shaken, canned
- 2 tablespoon red curry paste gluten free
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- cucumber slices
- carrot shredded
- ½ lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- ½ cup quinoa cooked
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pan cook ground beef until no longer pink over medium-high heat.
- Lower heat and add coconut milk and spices. Stir and cook on low until blended.
- Pour beef into a bowl and top with garnishes. Make sure to get some of the yummy sauce in there too!
Notes
- Use 90% lean ground beef for a balance of flavor and lower fat; it scores 4 WW Smart Points per serving.
- Cook beef fully before adding coconut milk and spices to integrate flavors well.
- Serve immediately after garnishing with cucumber, carrot, lime juice, and sriracha for best freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 460mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 334mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 795IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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