Beef, summer squash, and sweet potato curry is a simple, flavorful curry dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is braised in a flavorful sauce made with curry powder, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes, and the summer squash and sweet potatoes add a touch of sweetness and texture. This dish is also very versatile, so you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste. For example, you could use chicken or pork instead of beef, or add other vegetables such as carrots or bell peppers. Curry is a great way to use up leftover vegetables, and it is also a very affordable dish to make.
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BEEF, SUMMER SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO CURRY
Mouth-watering beef, summer squash and sweet potato curry ready in just 30 minutes! Hearty beef skillet perfect for dinner!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook rice in water as directed on package. Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and onion is tender; drain.
- Add gingerroot, curry powder, cumin and salt to skillet; cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Stir in sweet potato, tomatoes and broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes or until potato is almost tender. Stir in zucchini. Cover; cook 5 to 10 minutes longer or until potato and zucchini are just tender.
- Serve beef mixture over rice. Top each serving with about 1 tablespoon yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1030 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g
SWEET POTATO CURRY (SHAKARAI URULIKAZHANGU)
Enjoy this exotic fall dish alongside steamed rice, an Indian classic.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix all tangy sambhar powder ingredients. Heat 6-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Place mixture in skillet; cook 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until seeds crackle, spices turn 1 shade darker and the mixture has a nutty, pungent aroma. Transfer to a bowl; cool 8 to 10 minutes.
- Place 3 tablespoons mixture in spice grinder. Grind until mixture resembles texture of finely ground pepper. Repeat with remaining mixture. Store in airtight jar at room temperature for up to 1 month; beyond that, it will start to lose its full flavor. Makes about 1 cup spice blend; use 1 teaspoon for this recipe.
- To make curry, in wok or deep 12-inch skillet, heat oil and mustard seed over medium-high heat. Once seed begins to pop, cover wok and wait until popping stops. Add asafetida and 2 tablespoons split peas; cook and stir about 1 minute or until peas are golden brown. Add sweet potato, karhi leaves, salt and 1 teaspoon of the tangy sambhar powder; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
- Stir in water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until sweet potato is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg
SWEET SUMMER SQUASH BREAD
This recipe is great for finding a use for all of the yellow squash that comes from the garden in the summer. It has an amazing sweet flavor! I got it from a good friend's mother.
Provided by April Chambers
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Mix flour, sugar, squash, oil, pineapple, nuts, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl; pour into prepared loaf pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool bread for 10 minutes in pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.7 calories, Carbohydrate 85.2 g, Cholesterol 55.8 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 393.4 mg, Sugar 53.8 g
BEEF & SWEET POTATO CURRY
I found this recipe on the internet. I enjoyed it tremendously. I was asked to post the recipe so here it is. Preparation and cooking time I gave are appropriate because I didn't time it when I cooked this dish.
Provided by daisygrl64
Categories Meat
Time 2h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix beef, salt and turmeric. Heat oil in a pot on medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic and ginger and saute 3 minute
- Add the beef mix and spices and saute 5 minute
- Add the water, cover and simmer until beef tender.
- Add potatoes and simmer another 20 minute.
- Serve over top of rice or as a stew with Nana bread.
- Note: If your curry is a bit on the bitter side, add a pinch of sugar (or more to your liking) when adding the sweet potatoes.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND SWEET POTATO CURRY
This one is an African inspired recipe with fruit and vegetables. I like to serve this in bowls on top of some basmati rice.
Provided by Lene8655
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pan and fry the onions for 4-5 minutes until golden.
- Add the garlic, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, potatoes and apple. Then stir in the curry paste, turmeric, ginger, bay leaves, stock, raisins and plenty of seasoning.
- Bring to the boil, stir well, then cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender. Spoon into bowls and add a spoonful of yogurt and serve over basmati rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 369, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 58.9, Carbohydrate 74.1, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 24.5, Protein 6.3
Tips:
- For a creamy texture, use full-fat coconut milk. If you prefer a lighter curry, use light coconut milk or a mixture of coconut milk and vegetable broth.
- If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and chili powder.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to this curry, such as carrots, bell peppers, or green beans.
- If you want a spicier curry, add more chili powder or red pepper flakes.
- Serve this curry with rice, quinoa, or naan bread.
Conclusion:
This beef summer squash and sweet potato curry is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its vibrant colors and flavorful combination of spices, this curry is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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