Favorite Roti Meat Filling

Name: Favorite Roti Meat Filling
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion; 2 tsp garlic; 2 tsp grated fresh ginger; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 lb lean ground beef; 0.75 cup finely diced tomatoes; 0.5 tsp salt; 12 oz boiling potatoes; 1 cup water; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro; 1 fresh serrano peppers

A South Asian dish of beef, coriander and tomatoes, seasoned with ginger and cumin and simmered on the stove. It comes to the table with flatbreads for scooping.

25 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat the oil over medium-high heat and cook the onion until golden brown. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and turmeric, stirring until mixed well.
2
Add the ground meat, tomatoes and salt. Cook, while stirring, until the meat is no longer pink, about 5-8 minutes.
8 min
3
Stir in the potatoes and the water, cover and reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
20 min
4
Uncover and taste to see if seasoning needs adjustment. May sprinkle with cilantro and/or hot chile peppers if desired.
5
Or, mix in a few spoonsful of your favorite hot sauce. Serve with flatbreads for scooping.