Best 8 Curried Beef And Cauliflower Recipes

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Curried beef and cauliflower is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the richness of beef with the mild, earthy sweetness of cauliflower, all enveloped in a creamy, spiced sauce. This delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas, making it a perfect choice for a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner eager to explore new culinary horizons, this comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of creating an unforgettable curried beef and cauliflower dish that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CURRIED BEEF AND CAULIFLOWER



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Make and share this Curried Beef and Cauliflower recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stephanie Z.

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat
1 tablespoon flour
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup beef stock
1 head cauliflower, divided into florets
1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Over moderate heat, cook beef stew for about five minutes to brown. Add flour and stir to cover meat evenly. Set aside.
  • In a large pan or wok, saute onion, garlic, green pepper, and cumin seed in olive oil over moderate heat, about 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, caulifower florets, cumin, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper. Cover and simmer 30-40 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender.
  • Add cilantro. Stir well. Serve with rice or couscous.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CARROTS



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons curry powder
1 teaspoon cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/3 cup olive oil, plus more for topping
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 red onion, cut into eighths
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Whisk together the curry powder, cumin, salt, pepper and olive oil in a medium bowl.
  • Spread the cauliflower, carrots, and onion in a single layer on a large baking sheet-lined with tin foil. Drizzle with the dressing and toss so it is thoroughly coated.
  • Roast the vegetables in the oven until tender and browned, about 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove to a serving bowl and sprinkle with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil on top. Serve hot or at room temperature.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER (INDIAN STYLE)



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Healthy preparation of a favorite Indian dish. It is a beautiful yellow-orange color when finished. Make sure you add the lemon juice just before serving; it really makes the dish.

Provided by Sharon

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground chile pepper
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pinch salt
½ cup water
¾ cup skim milk
2 tablespoons fat-free plain yogurt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 lemons, juiced

Steps:

  • Mix flour, coriander, cumin, chile pepper, mustard powder, turmeric, and salt together in a bowl. Mix in water until a paste forms. Stir in skim milk and yogurt.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick pot over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add spice paste; heat for 1 minute. Add cauliflower to the pot and toss with spice paste until completely coated. Cover and cook cauliflower over medium-low heat, stirring several times to coat and prevent burning, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice into the cauliflower just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 108.8 mg, Sugar 6.2 g

CURRIED BEEF



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Served with rice or noodles, this comforting beef dish hits the spot on a cool day.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound beef top round steak, cut into thin 3-inch strips
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 cups sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup tomato juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper; add beef. Seal bag and shake to coat. In a large skillet, brown beef in 2 tablespoons oil; drain. , Add the onions and remaining oil; saute until onions are golden brown. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Sprinkle with curry. Dissolve bouillon in boiling water; pour over beef and onions. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender. , Add tomato juice and paste; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts :

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER BISQUE



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     weekday, soups and stews, appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head cauliflower
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 small cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 cups low-fat milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
3 tablespoons very finely minced fresh coriander leaves
1/3 cup plain fat-free yogurt

Steps:

  • Trim the leaves off the cauliflower, coarsely chop the florets and stems and rinse them. Bring two quarts of water to a boil, add the cauliflower and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • While the cauliflower is cooking, heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan, add the onion and saute until tender, about eight minutes. Add the garlic, saute another few seconds, then stir in the curry powder. Cook, stirring, for two minutes. Add one-half cup of the milk and stir.
  • Place the cauliflower and the contents of the saucepan in a food processor, blender or food mill and process to make a smooth puree. Return the puree to the saucepan, add the remaining milk and bring to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Mix the ginger and coriander with the yogurt.
  • To serve the soup, reheat it, spoon it into bowls and float some of the seasoned yogurt on each portion.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 6 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 445 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BEEF WITH CAULIFLOWER (CROCK POT)



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We really enjoyed this simple low cal/low fat crock pot meal. The original recipe suggests to serve it over rice but we liked it just as it is with some sour cream (the original recipe suggests plain yogurt and cilantro instead of the sour cream). Recipe source: The Healthy Slow Cooker

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Vegetable

Time 9h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 lbs stewing beef, cut into cubes
1 -2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons cumin seeds, toasted (or 1 teaspoon ground cumin)
1 tablespoon coriander seed (or 1/2 teaspoon ground)
1 -2 cup beef broth (I used 1 can or 2 cups canned broth)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
salt (I used canned broth so I skipped the salt) (optional)
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 -2 long green chili bell pepper, minced (I used hatch chili peppers)
4 cups cauliflower florets, cooked (or 1 head cauliflower, separated into florets)
plain yogurt or sour cream
1/4 cup almonds, slivered and toasted, garnish
1/2 cup cilantro leaf, minced, garnish

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium high heat heat the oil for about 30 seconds and then add the beef, in batches, cook stirring until browned (3-5 minutes). Transfer meat to slow cooker as it is brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium, adding additional oil to pan if needed.
  • Add onions, cook stirring until softened (3-5 minutes) and then stir in gingerroot, garlic, cinnamon stick, pepper, bay leaves and cumin and coriander, cook stirring for one more minute or so.
  • Stir in beef broth and tomato paste and bring to a boil. Season with salt, if desired. Transfer to the slow cooker, stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on High for 3-4 hours. Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
  • Stir in red pepper, chili pepper.
  • Stir in cooked cauliflower.
  • Cover and cook on high for 20-30 minutes or until pepper is tender.
  • Serve with yogurt, toasted almonds and cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.7, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 359.7, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 37.3

CURRIED BEEF STIR-FRY



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Curried Beef Stir-Fry is a flavorful, eye-catching entree. "I created this recipe and prepare it often when time is short," informs Karen Munn of St. Francois Xavier, Manitoba.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 pound beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/8 inch strips
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium green pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 large celery ribs, sliced
1 cup cold water
5 teaspoons cornstarch
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine soy sauce, garlic, ginger and 2 tablespoons oil. Add beef; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15-20 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, heat remaining oil. Stir-fry beef over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove beef and set aside. In the same skillet, stir-fry the onion for 1 minute; add peppers and celery. Stir fry for 2 minutes; return beef to the skillet. Combine water, cornstarch and curry powder until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil and boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER AND CHICKPEAS



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This curried cauliflower is extraordinary and wholesome!

Provided by Stephanie Wiebe Meismer

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
1 medium head cauliflower, cut into florets
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Heat olive in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, curry powder, and ginger; cook and stir until onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 6 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then 1 cup water. Add cauliflower and chickpeas; stir to coat. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until cauliflower is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Uncover, and cook until excess moisture evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes; do not burn. Season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.3 calories, Carbohydrate 47.1 g, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 11.7 g, Protein 11.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 677.3 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

Tips for Making the Best Curried Beef and Cauliflower

  • Use high-quality beef. Look for chuck roast or brisket, which are both flavorful and tender cuts of meat.
  • Tenderize the beef before cooking. This will help to break down the tough fibers and make the meat more tender. You can tenderize the beef by marinating it in a mixture of yogurt, lemon juice, and spices, or by pounding it with a meat mallet.
  • Cook the beef slowly. This will allow the flavors to develop and the meat to become fall-apart tender.
  • Use a variety of spices in the curry paste. This will give the dish a complex and flavorful taste. Some common spices used in Thai curry paste include lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves, and chili peppers.
  • Add vegetables to the curry. This will make the dish more nutritious and colorful. Some good vegetables to add to curried beef include potatoes, carrots, and green beans.
  • Serve the curry with rice or noodles. This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion

Curried beef and cauliflower is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beef is tender and flavorful, the cauliflower is soft and creamy, and the curry sauce is rich and flavorful. Serve this dish with rice or noodles and a side of vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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