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Minced beef, potato and pea curry (aloo keema matar) with naan bread, red onion and coriander.
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Minced Beef, Potato and Pea Curry Recipe (Aloo Keema Matar)

An Indian-influenced minced beef, potato and pea curry (aloo keema matar) is the perfect midweek dinner that will not break the bank, but will put a smile on everyone's face!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Anglo Indian
Keyword aloo keema, beef and potato curry, beef keema recipe, minced beef curry
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 820kcal
Author Brian Jones

Ingredients

  • 350 g Minced Beef 12oz
  • 200 g Potatoes 1⅓ Cup
  • 1 Large Onion 200g
  • 3 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Green Finger Chilli Peppers
  • 1 Medium Tomato 150g
  • 12 Curry Leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon Ajawain Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chilli Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 250 ml Water 1 Cup
  • 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek
  • 150 g Green Peas 1 Cup
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala

Instructions

  • Cut the onion in half, peel it, then cut it into 1cm (just under ½") chunks.
  • Peel and mash the garlic.
  • Slit the green chilli peppers vertically, not all the way through, do not cut in half, leave the stalk in place to hold the chilli together.
  • Heat a 30cm or 12" frying pan over a medium heat and add the ghee when it is hot.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 1 of 7
  • When the ghee has melted, add the cumin, ajwain and mustard seeds, the slit chillies, and the curry leaves.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 2 of 7
  • As soon as the seeds begin to crackle, add the onions, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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  • Cut the tomato into 1cm (just under ½") cubes.
  • Peel and cut the potatoes into 1.5cm (just over ½") pieces.
  • Add the potatoes, garlic, tomato puree and beef and turn the heat up to high and fry until the beef browns.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 4 of 7
  • Throw in the salt, tomatoes, chilli powder, turmeric, and ground coriander, then stir to combine.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 5 of 7
  • Pour in the water, stir and reduce the heat to medium-low. Then add a lid and simmer for 20 minutes, then remove the lid and cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 6 of 7
  • If you are using frozen peas, defrost them by placing them in a sieve and running cold water over them for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the peas and garam masala, then crush in the dried fenugreek leaves, stir and cook for a final 2-3 minutes.
    Minced Beef Curry process shot 7 of 7

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 820kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 60g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1399mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 14g
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