Description
Keema curry brings spicy ground meat magic straight from Indian kitchens, blending aromatic spices with tender lamb or beef. Hearty and complex flavors dance across your palate, delivering a comforting meal that connects you to traditional subcontinental culinary wisdom.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) minced beef (ground beef)
Spices and Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 teaspoons ghee (or neutral oil)
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree (paste in the US)
- 400 grams (14 ounces) tinned chopped tomatoes
- 200 milliliters (7 fluid ounces) water
- 140 grams (1 cup) frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- Boiled rice
Instructions
- Preheat a spacious skillet to high temperature, ensuring even heat distribution across the cooking surface.
- Introduce ground beef into the hot pan, seasoning generously with salt, black pepper, and ground cumin. Methodically fragment the meat while stirring, allowing it to brown evenly for approximately 5-6 minutes until no pink remains.
- Carefully extract the browned beef using a perforated spoon, transferring to a clean holding plate. Reduce cooking temperature to medium-low heat.
- Add clarified butter (ghee) or neutral cooking oil to the same skillet, creating a fragrant base for aromatics.
- Gently sauté finely chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Incorporate minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, tomato puree, curry powder, aromatic garam masala, and ground coriander. Stir continuously for 60-90 seconds to intensify the spice profile and prevent burning.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and water (about or 120 milliliters), stirring to create a harmonious sauce. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Reintroduce the previously browned beef into the spiced sauce, allowing it to meld and simmer for 5-6 minutes, developing deep, complex flavors.
- Fold in frozen green peas, cooking for an additional 2 minutes to warm through and maintain their vibrant color and texture.
Notes
- Perfectly spiced meat curry bursting with authentic Indian flavors that comes together in just 20 minutes.
- Choose lean ground beef for a healthier version, or swap with lamb or turkey for variety.
- Break up meat while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent large clumps for optimal texture.
- Use fresh ginger and garlic for intense aromatic depth that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Frozen peas add quick nutrition and bright color contrast to the rich, warming curry sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, reheating gently to maintain moisture and taste.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 352 kcal
- Sugar: 6.5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg