Keema Curry Ground Beef (Printable)

Aromatic ground beef curry with tomatoes, peas, and warming Indian spices. Ready in 30 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground beef

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 large onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
05 - 2 medium tomatoes, diced
06 - 1 green chili, finely chopped
07 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
09 - 1 tsp cumin seeds
10 - 2 tsp ground coriander
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1 tsp garam masala
13 - 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
14 - 1/2 tsp red chili powder
15 - 1 tsp salt
16 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper

→ Liquids

17 - 1/3 cup water

→ Herbs & Garnish

18 - 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
19 - Lemon wedges, to serve

# How-To:

01 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and toast for 30 seconds until fragrant.
02 - Add chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft and golden.
03 - Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute.
04 - Add ground beef. Cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned.
05 - Stir in coriander, ground cumin, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat meat.
06 - Add diced tomatoes. Cook for 3-4 minutes until tomatoes soften.
07 - Pour in water and bring to a simmer. Add frozen peas, cover, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
08 - Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until curry thickens to desired consistency.
09 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, naan, or flatbread. Serve lemon wedges alongside.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ground meat cooks in a fraction of the time of traditional curry cuts, making this perfect for busy weeknights
  • The spice blend hits every flavor note without requiring trips to specialty stores
  • Leftovers actually taste better the next day as the spices deepen and meld
02 -
  • The oil should be shimmering but not smoking when you add the cumin seeds or they will turn bitter
  • Breaking up the meat thoroughly while it cooks prevents clumps and helps the spices distribute evenly
03 -
  • Grate your ginger against the grain to avoid those tough fibrous strands in the final dish
  • Forgo the frozen peas in favor of fresh ones during summer for a sweetness that is worth the extra effort

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