Spiced Beef Masala with Turmeric Quinoa and Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Tips for Experienced Cooks
1. Try adding a splash of balsamic vinegar to the Brussels sprouts for a slight tangy sweetness. 2. Incorporate other vegetables like carrots or bell peppers into the beef masala for more complexity. 3. Experiment with different herbs such as mint or parsley in addition to cilantro for garnishing. 4. For a richer flavor, consider simmering the browned beef with a little bit of coconut milk or cream. 5. Use a microplane to finely grate the fresh ginger and garlic ensuring they melt into the dish and meld seamlessly with the other flavors.
Step 1: Cook the quinoa
Rinse the quinoa under cold water. In a medium saucepan, combine the quinoa and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until quinoa is tender. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
- 1.5 cups quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
Step 2: Roast the Brussels sprouts
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Toss the trimmed and halved Brussels sprouts with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper on a baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, until tender and browned.
- 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Step 3: Cook the beef masala
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 5 minutes until translucent. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Step 4: Finish the dish
Stir the lemon zest, lemon juice and Greek yogurt into the beef mixture. Serve the spiced beef masala over the cooked quinoa and top with the roasted Brussels sprouts. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Meat, Eggs, & Dairy
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
Fresh Produce & Herbs
- 1 pound Brussels sprout
- 1 white onion
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1 lemon
Seasonings & Spices
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Pantry Items
- 1 1/2 cups quinoa
- 1 cup vegetable broth
