Keema (Spicy ground Beef)

• At March 30, 2014
• By Nowreen
• In Go To Dishes
• 0

This is one of the first thing I learned how to cook. Keema (ground beef) can go with anything – paratha, rice, or with vegetables on the side! No matter how you eat it, it tastes AMAZING with plain or greek yogurt. Many people will cook this with peas or potatos but I prefer it without as it is more versatile that way.
Ingredients:

• 2 Lbs Ground Beef (note, if trying to impress then less lean is always tastier!)
• 3 Medium finely chopped onions
• 5 Cloves of Garlic (finely chopped)
• 3 tomatoes
• Garam Masala powder
• Ginger paste
• 1 tblspn coriander powder
• 1 tlbspn cumin powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 to 1 ½ tbspn Red chili powder (depending on how spicy you like it)
• 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 3 green chilies (chopped)
• 1 tblspn cilantro (optional for garnish)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet heat 1 tsp of oil and then add the chopped onions and garlic. Saute for a few minutes and then close the lid to allow the onions to release their own water and cook (about 5 minutes). The onions should look a bit melted and clear.
2. Add in the chopped tomatoes and using a wooden spoon mash the tomatoes a bit (in the end the tomatoes and onions will not be visible).
3. Add in all the dry spices and ginger paste and allow it to cook.
4. Add in the ground beef and mix well with the onions and spices. Let it brown for about 5-10 minutes on medium heat.
5. Once everything is mixed in, allow the keema to cook on medium heat for 30-35 minutes with the lid on. The onions, tomatoes and spices will infuse the keema with flavor.
6. When the beef looks well done add in the chopped green chilies and cover the lid, allow it to infuse for a few minutes.
7. Final touch, add 1 tbspn of oil and re-fry the keema. It will darken and at this point there should be no trace of tomatoes and the onions have basically mixed in with the keema.

If adding peas, add frozen peas after step 5.