Description
Sizzling qeema, a spicy Indian beef curry, brings bold Pakistani flavors dancing across your plate. Fragrant spices and tender ground beef create a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 500 grams (1.1 pounds) ground beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (400 grams/14 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt, to taste
Aromatics and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature, sautéing onions until they transform into a rich golden hue.
- Introduce minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, and vibrant green chilies, allowing them to release their aromatic essence for 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate ground beef into the skillet, delicately crumbling the meat and cooking until it achieves a deep brown color.
- Generously dust the meat with cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala, thoroughly coating each morsel with the spice blend.
- Pour diced tomatoes into the mixture, seasoning with salt, and allow the curry to gently simmer for approximately 10 minutes, stirring periodically to prevent sticking.
- Fold in green peas and continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring the vegetables are thoroughly heated and integrated with the spiced beef.
- Extinguish the heat and scatter freshly chopped coriander leaves across the surface as a final flourish before presenting the dish.
Notes
- Select high-quality ground beef with moderate fat content for richer flavor and juiciness.
- Ensure spices are freshly ground or from a recent batch to maximize aromatic intensity and depth.
- Toast whole spices briefly before grinding to enhance their essential oils and release more complex flavors.
- Substitute ground beef with plant-based alternatives like crumbled tofu or lentils for vegetarian versions, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg