Beef Keema Recipe

Ingredients for Beef Keema

• Cooking Oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• Garlic Cloves
• Fresh Ginger
• Ground Beef
• Ground Coriander
• Ground Cumin
• Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Ground Cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons salt
• Potato
• Plain Yogurt
• Whole Milk
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Fresh Cilantro

How to Make Beef Keema

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large, deep frying pan over medium heat.
2. Add 1 large onion, chopped, and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 inch ginger, grated, and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add 1 pound ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Drain off any excess fat.
6. Add 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground pepper, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon salt to the pan.
7. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until fragrant.
8. Stir in 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced, 1/2 cup plain yogurt, and 1/4 cup milk.
9. Bring to a gentle boil.
10. Cover the pan, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
11. Uncover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly.
12. Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and the remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.
13. Simmer until the peas are tender, about 2-3 minutes.
14. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
15. Serve hot with naan or pita bread and a glass of Beaujolais.