⏱ 75 min total

Beef and Spinach Curry

Name: Beef and Spinach Curry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 tsp Butter; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ large Onion; ½ pepper Serrano pepper; ¼ tsp Cloves; ¼ tsp Curry powder; ¼ tsp Coriander seed; ⅛ tsp Chili powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric; ⅜ tsp, ground Cumin seed; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cup, chopped or sliced Tomatoes; ⅛ cup Coconut milk; 2 ½ cup Spinach; 5 oz Beef tenderloin; ¼ tsp Lemon juice

Per 1 serving · 343 g · 16 ingredients

Calories

495

25%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
32g
25% of calories
Carbs
12g
9% of calories
Fat
37g
65% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Beef and Spinach Curry (343 g) has 495 calories, with 32 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 37 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in protein (64% DV), Vitamin A (46% DV) and Vitamin C (36% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 32%, 99% and 44% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

144cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

6.5g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.9g

3.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein64%
Vitamin A46%
Vitamin C36%
Vitamin K309%
Riboflavin (B2)21%
Niacin59%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber14%
Vitamin E19%
Thiamine17%
Pantothenic acid19%
Calcium15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium32%
Saturated fat99%
Cholesterol44%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 45 min

1
Heat the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cooking until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir in the sliced Serrano peppers and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
2
Add all the spices and cook for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
3
Stir in the beef and salt, cooking for 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, coconut milk, and spinach. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Uncover and stir in the lemon juice. Cook for another 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (343 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	410 μg	46%
Vitamin C	33 mg	36%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	19%
Vitamin K	371 μg	309%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	17%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	21%
Niacin	9 mg	59%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	77%
Folate (B9)	181 μg	45%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	60%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	19%
Choline	141 mg	26%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	151 mg	15%
Iron	7 mg	83%
Potassium	1,143 mg	24%
Magnesium	120 mg	29%
Phosphorus	358 mg	51%
Zinc	6 mg	52%
Copper	0.3 mg	34%
Manganese	1 mg	64%
Selenium	33 μg	60%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	53 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	3 g	—
Beta carotene	4,503 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	2 μg	—
Fructose	1 g	—
Galactose	0.1 g	—
Glucose	1 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.3 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	2 g	—
Lycopene	1,158 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	14 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	32 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.4 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 495 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

94min
Walking (3.5 mph)
59min
Cycling (moderate)
41min
Running (6 mph)
70min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Beef and Spinach Curry?

One serving of Beef and Spinach Curry (1 serving) has 495 calories, which works out to 144 calories per 100 g. That is about 25% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Beef and Spinach Curry high in protein?

It provides a solid 32 g of protein per serving (64% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Beef and Spinach Curry keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 9% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Beef and Spinach Curry?

733 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Beef and Spinach Curry?

3.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (343 g)

Calories495

% Daily Value*

Total fat 37g	47%
Saturated fat 20g	99%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 131mg	44%
Sodium 733mg	32%
Total carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.9g	14%
Total sugars 3.3g
Protein 32g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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