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Ground Beef Curry Recipe

Kara
This popular Indian dish, also called keema curry, is easily made all in one skillet, and every bite is bursting with warm, rich flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Dish- Beef
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 297 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes scrubbed and cubed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp yellow curry
  • ½ tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • ½ tsp salt more to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 14 oz can coconut milk not coconut cream!
  • 1 cup frozen green peas
  • Optional for serving: cooked rice lime wedges, cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Scrub the potatoes and cut into small cubes. Heat the oil in a large skillet to medium-high heat. (I use a large electric skillet.)
  • Cook the potatoes in the skillet for 10-15 minutes, turning often, until golden brown and tender. While the potatoes cook, dice the onion and gather the remaining ingredients.
  • Set the browned potatoes aside. In the same skillet, cook the ground beef and diced onions until the meat is completely browned. Drain off any excess fat.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Add the curry, garam masala, turmeric, salt, pepper, and tomato paste; cook and stir for a few seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in the diced tomatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, then stir in the cooked potatoes and peas. Heat through. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
  • You can serve it over rice or cauliflower rice, or eat it as is. We like to garnish it with cilantro and fresh lime juice.

Notes

  • If you cut your potatoes into large chunks, you will need to increase the cooking time in step #2.
  • If you want extra sauce to go with the rice, you can add water or chicken broth to the dish. For a thicker mixture, let it simmer for a few minutes over low heat.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 776mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg
Keyword ground beef curry
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