Keema (Ground Beef Curry with Peas)
A delicious Indian/Pakistani curry made with ground beef and peas. This is a super flavourful, easy, and affordable meal that the whole family is sure to love! It's also gluten and dairy free.
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, dried or 1" fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garam masala storebought or homemade
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- dash cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 2-3 ripe tomatoes, chopped you can substitute a can of diced or crushed tomatoes if preferred
- sea salt and freshy ground pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped optional garnish
Serve with:
- 6 naan breads omit or use gluten free naan for gluten free
- 2 cups rice, steamed
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium low heat, melt the coconut oil. Add the onions and saute until translucent.
- Add the garlic and spices and saute for another minute or two, until fragrant. For homemade Garam Masala, use the recipe found in my Butter Chicken post.
- Add ground beef, breaking up with a wooden spoon. Saute until cooked through.
- Add the tomatoes, 1 cup of water, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add frozen peas and cook for a few more minutes until tender.
- Stir in the vinegar and season to taste. If you like your curry on the spicy side you will want to add more Garam Masala, cayenne, and/or red chili flakes. Serve with fresh cilantro (really makes this dish pop!), rice, and warm naan bread.
