Rachael Ray Curry Pepper Beef With Smoked Almond Pilaf Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Rachael Ray Curry Pepper Beef With Smoked Almond Pilaf Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 33g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 50%. At 1146mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Rachael Ray Curry Pepper Beef With Smoked Almond Pilaf Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 servings   ( 495 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 796
Total Fat: 46g
Saturated Fat: 17g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 186mg
Sodium: 1146mg
Total Carbohydrates: 38g
Dietary Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 54g
Calcium: 124mg Iron: 6mg
Potassium: 1202mg Vitamin A: 130mcg
Vitamin C: 65mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 package store-bought rice pilaf, such as Near East
  • 2 pounds 1-inch-thick lean beef sirloin, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped cilantro or flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup smoked almonds, such as Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds, halved

Instructions

Visit Rachael Ray's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)