Beef Keema

Name: Beef Keema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani Punjabi, Sindhi & Pashtun
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cooking oil; 1 large onion; 3 garlic cloves; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1.5 lb ground beef; 2.5 tsp ground coriander; 2.5 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 0.125 tsp ground cinnamon; 1.5 tsp salt; 1 lb potato; 1 cup plain yogurt; 0.75 cup whole milk; 0.75 cup peas; 1.5 tsp lemon juice; 0.5 cup fresh cilantro

Deep-fried beef, coriander and potato, warmed with ginger and cumin, a Pakistani dish.

45 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min · 45 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large deep frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes.
3 min
2
Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute longer. Add the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Drain off any fat.
3
Add the coriander, cumin, pepper, turmeric, cinnamon and 1 teaspoon of the salt to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Stir in the potatoes, yogurt and milk.
1 min
4
Bring just to a boil. Cover the pan. Reduce heat to a simmer and simmer for 20 minutes. Uncover the pan and simmer for 5 minutes longer.
5
Stir in the peas and the remaining ½ teaspoon salt. Simmer until the peas are just done, about 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro and serve.
2 min