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Curried Beef Rice Bowl

Curried Beef Rice Bowl reads citrus 6.5, sourness 5.9 and fruity 5.2 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Indian main, about 35 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 4.6 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 5.9 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 8.3 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 2.8 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 3.1 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 3.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Citrus 6.5 · Sourness 5.9 · Fruity 5.2 · Umami 4.4 · Richness 2.8 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Earthy 2.6 · Warm Spice 2.6 · Sweetness 2.4 · Floral 1.6 · Salinity 1.6 · Heat 1.1 · Bitterness 1.0 · Nutty 0.9

What's in it (12)

• 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil
• 1 tbsp. mild curry powder
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 113 c. basmati rice
• 2 c. shredded carrots
• 1 package frozen green peas
• 3 c. hot chicken broth
• chopped fresh cilantro
• Lemon wedges

Time & effort: about 35 min (20 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 350.9 kcal, 7.7 g protein, 0.9 g fat, 75.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (11 steps)

1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add curry powder, cumin, coriander, and cinnamon, stirring quickly to combine.
3. Crumble in beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up clumps, 3 to 4 minutes, until beef is browned.
4. Stir in rice, carrots, and peas until combined.
5. Add broth and bring to a boil.
6. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low.
7. Cook 16 minutes.
8. Remove from heat, keep covered, and let stand 5 minutes, until all liquid is absorbed into the pilaf.
9. Uncover and fluff pilaf with a fork.
10. Spoon onto warmed plates.
11. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.