Keema Alu (Indian Spiced Beef With Potatoes And Spices)
- 15m Prep Time
- 30m Cook Time
- 45m Ready In
4 servings This dish makes a satisfying meal when paired with cooked lentils and Naan.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound lean ground beef, lamb, or chicken
- ½ cup chopped canned tomatoes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces red or gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- Chopped cilantro
- Cooked basmati rice
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
- 1 pound lean ground beef, lamb, or chicken
- ½ cup chopped canned tomatoes
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces red or gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup water
- Chopped cilantro
- Cooked basmati rice
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Heat in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high heat: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Step 2.
Add and cook, stirring, until golden brown: 1 medium onion, finely chopped
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Step 3.
Add and cook briefly, stirring, just until well mixed: 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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Step 4.
Add and cook, stirring, until the meat is no longer pink and all the liquid is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes: 1 pound lean ground beef, lamb, or chicken; ½ cup chopped canned tomatoes; ¾ teaspoon salt
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Step 5.
Add: 12 ounces red or gold potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes; 1 cup water
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Step 6.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Uncover, increase the heat, and cook until all the water is evaporated. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Sprinkle with: Chopped cilantro
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Step 7.
If desired, serve over: Cooked basmati rice