Whole Meal Keema Curry (Beef, Potatoes and Veg)

Name: Whole Meal Keema Curry (Beef, Potatoes and Veg)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 2.5 cup potatoes; 2 tbsp oil; 2 onions; 2 chopped chili peppers; 3 garlic cloves; 1 lb ground beef; 0.5 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp cinnamon; 2 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp cardamom powder; 0.75 tsp ground ginger powder; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 cup water; 2 tsp tomato paste; 1 cup green beans; 0.75 cup coconut milk

A South Asian curry of beef, potatoes and green beans, seasoned with chilli and turmeric and simmered on the stove.

50 min · Serves 2 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 30 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a small bowl or coffee cup combine the turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, cardamom, ginger and chili powder.
2
In a large frying pan, saute onion, pepper and garlic in the oil until the onion softens. Add the spice mix to the vegetable mixture in the frying pan and combine well.
3
Add the ground beef, stirring well and often to incorporate the spice mix with the beef and brown thoroughly.
4
Add the water and the tomato paste, again mixing well. Cook this at a low to medium simmer until most of the water has cooked off.
5
Mix in the potatoes and the green beans, then the coconut milk (you may need to add a small amount of water to facilitate the mixing, but no more than 1/4 cup!).
6
Simmer till everything is heated through, and serve.