Indian Beef Mince Curry aka Kheema Mattar Masala

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Indian Beef Mince Curry aka Kheema Mattar Masala

This beef mince curry is an Indian classic made with peas. Very similar to a chili with mincemeat and beans but here we use frozen peas instead. This simple, easy and effortless mincemeat recipe is made using popular curry powder and garam masala which means you do not need a full stocked Indian Pantry.

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Keyword beef, Beef Mince Curry, curry, ground beef, Indian, Indian curry, Kheema Mattar Masala, minced beef

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 108kcal

Author Veena Azmanov

Cost $10

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb Minced beef
1 cup Frozen peas
2 tbsp Cooking oil
1 Red onion chopped
1 tbsp Garlic minced
1 tbsp Ginger grated
1 Tomatoes large, chopped
2 Bay leaves large
2 tbsp Curry powder
1 tsp Sweet paprika sweet or hot
½ tsp Garam masala (my homemade recipe)
½ tsp Fenugreek powder optional
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 cup Cilantro or parsley chopped

Metric - US customary

Instructions

Prepare

Chop onions fine -set aside
Grate the ginger and mince the garlic - set aside
Add one cup of water to the minced beef - set aside

Saute

In a pan or cast-iron skillet saute onion in the oil over medium heat for two minutes until translucent.
Add garlic, ginger and bay leave - Saute another minute or two.
Add curry powder, paprika, garam masala, fenugreek powder, and tomatoes - saute well for 2 to 3 mins on low until fragrant and the oil separates from the mixture.
Next, add the beef mince and frozen peas - stir well for 2 to 3 minutes
Season with salt and pepper
Add half the fresh herbs and bring to a boil.
Lower the heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes on medium low until you see the oil separates from the mince.
Lastly, add lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Check consistency - add water if you need more gravy or cook on medium until excess water is evaporated.
Enjoy!

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