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Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes) Recipe
Keema aloo curry represents my favorite Indian recipe combining ground beef and potatoes, inspired by mom who still makes this comforting dish for family gatherings. This beloved preparation showcases how simple ingredients can be transformed into extraordinary comfort food through traditional Indian spicing and cooking techniques. The mom-inspired aspect ensures authentic home-style flavors that have been perfected through generations of family cooking experience. This favorite status demonstrates how certain recipes become deeply personal through family connections and childhood memories. The ground beef and potato combination provides substantial protein and comfort while aromatic spices create the complex flavors that make this curry so special.
This keema aloo curry is by far my favorite Indian recipe. Inspired by my mom, who still makes this for me to this day. If you want to try something a little different, I guarantee you will love this meal.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 extra-large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons water (Optional)
2 pounds lean ground beef
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
1 serrano chile pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen green peas
1 teaspoon garam masala
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until soft and beginning to brown, about 12 minutes. If browned bits of onion are stuck to the bottom of the pan, add water and stir to loosen.
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Stir ground beef, garlic, ginger, serrano chile, and cilantro into the pan; cook and stir until beef is browned and crumbly, 10 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low.
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Stir in coriander, salt, cumin, cayenne pepper, and turmeric; cook and stir until flavors blend, about 5 minutes.
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Add potatoes and tomatoes; cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
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Stir in green peas and cook until sauce has slightly thickened and flavors have blended, 10 to 15 minutes.
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Sprinkle garam masala over top, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 362 | Calories |
| 18g | Fat |
| 23g | Carbs |
| 26g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 362 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 18g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium 687mg | 30% |
| Total Carbohydrate 23g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars 5g | |
| Protein 26g | 51% |
| Vitamin C 29mg | 33% |
| Calcium 74mg | 6% |
| Iron 6mg | 31% |
| Potassium 816mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
