Indian Beef Mince Curry - Keema Mattar
Calories: 5
Adjust Servings Here: 4 servings
Description
This beef mince curry is an Indian classic made with peas. It is very similar to chili with minced meat and beans, but here, we use frozen peas instead. This simple, easy, and effortless minced meat recipe uses popular curry powder and garam masala, so you do not need a fully stocked Indian Pantry.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) Minced beef / Ground Beef
- 1 cup (150 g) Frozen peas
- 2 tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 3 - 4 large Garlic cloves minced
- 3-inch fresh Ginger grated
- 1 large (1 cups) Tomatoes large, chopped
- 2 large Bay leaves
- 2 - 3 tbsp Curry powder per taste
- 1 tsp Sweet paprika sweet or hot
- ½ tsp Garam masala (my homemade recipe)
- ½ tsp Fenugreek powder optional
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) Broth or water
- ½ cup Cilantro or parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a saute pan or cast-iron skillet, saute the onion in the oil over medium heat for two minutes, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, and bay leaf, and saute for another minute or two.Pro tip - Cook the onions on medium-low, letting them sweat and lightly caramelize.2 tbsp Cooking oil, 1 large Onion, 3 - 4 large Garlic cloves, 3-inch fresh Ginger, 2 large Bay leaves
- Next, add the curry powder, paprika, garam masala, fenugreek powder, and chopped tomatoes. Saute well for 2 to 3 mins on low until fragrant about 2 to 3 minutes. Pro tip - Cook the tomatoes and spices until the tomatoes are mushy and the spices give off a nice aroma.1 large Tomatoes, 2 - 3 tbsp Curry powder, 1 tsp Sweet paprika, ½ tsp Garam masala, ½ tsp Fenugreek powder
- Add one cup of water or broth to the ground beef and combine well. Then, add the mixture to the pan, along with the frozen peas. Stir well, season with salt and pepper, and add chopped cilantro, parsley, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Pro tip - Adding water to the ground beef will prevent lumps during cooking.1 lb Minced beef / Ground Beef, 1 cup Frozen peas, 2 tbsp Lemon juice, ½ cup Cilantro or parsley, 1 cup Broth or water
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Simmer on medium-low heat for 15 minutes. Pro tip - When cooked, you will see the oil from the recipe float to the top of the curry.
- Taste and adjust seasoning and consistency. Sprinkle with more chopped cilantro before you serve.
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