Ground Beef Keema Curry
A hearty and flavorful curry made with minced beef and aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.1 lb minced beef
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ghee or neutral oil
- 1 unit onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- 1 tbsp tomato puree or paste
- 2 tbsp curry powder adjust to taste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 14 oz tinned chopped tomatoes
- 7 fl oz water
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
- Heat a large frying pan over high heat. Add the minced beef, salt, black pepper, and cumin. Cook for about 5 minutes, breaking up the meat until it’s browned all over.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the cooked beef from the pan and place it in a bowl. Leave the oil in the pan.
- Lower the heat to medium and add 1 tsp of ghee (or oil) to the pan. Ghee adds a rich flavor, but you can use any neutral oil if preferred.
- Add the diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
- Stir in the minced garlic, minced ginger, tomato puree, curry powder, garam masala, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute, stirring continuously until the spices become fragrant.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes and water, stirring everything together. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked minced beef back into the pan, stir, and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Finally, add the frozen peas, stir, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the peas are heated through.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding chopped green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper. You can adjust the amount of curry powder based on your taste preference.