high protein WEEKNIGHt meal
Ready for a meal that’s so hearty, it’ll hug your soul and fuel your gains? Enter this epic high-protein Sri Lankan beef curry loaded potato situation! Crispy baked potatoes are piled high with tender, spiced-to-perfection beef curry, packed with the fiery flavors of Sri Lankan magic. The best part? It’s weeknight-friendly and perfect for meal prep with a simple spice blend!
It’s filling, flavorful, and straight-up comforting—kind of like a warm hug from your amma, but with a protein punch. Garnish with some chopped cilantro, a squeeze of lime, and maybe a dollop of yogurt if you’re feeling fancy. Trust me, your taste buds and your macros will thank you!
30 min Loaded Beef Curry Potatoes
Ingredients
- Beef Curry:
- 500g of beef chunks
- 8-10 curry leaves (or 2 bay leaves)
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1” knob of ginger
- 2 green chili
- 1 tbsp of curry powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp of cumin
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of coconut milk
- Roasted Potatoes:
- 5-6 small yellow potatoes
- 3 tsps of salt
- 1 tsp of baking soda
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp of olive oil
- 1 tsp of chili flakes
- 4 sprigs of thyme
Directions
- Marinate the beef with all the spices and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- While the beef is soaking in the flavors, peel and cube the potatoes. Boil them until softened, then spread them out on a parchment-lined tray and roast at 420°F for 15 minutes.
- As the potatoes roast, start preparing the beef curry. Heat a pan over medium-low heat and sauté the curry leaves, onion, garlic, ginger, and chilies until aromatic.
- Add the marinated beef chunks and let them brown.
- In a separate pan, heat some olive oil over medium-high heat. Add garlic, red chili flakes, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Let it sizzle for a minute, then remove from heat and set aside.
- Once the beef is browned, pour in water and coconut milk. Simmer until the beef is tender and cooked through, then remove it from the heat.
- When the potatoes are golden and crispy, take them out of the oven and toss them in the garlic-chili oil mixture for an extra burst of flavor.
- To assemble, plate the roasted potatoes as the base, pile on a generous serving of the beef curry, and top it all off with chopped tomatoes and parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish. Dig in and enjoy!
