Description
Aloo Keema, or Pakistani Ground Beef and Potato Curry, is a delightful one-pot dish that brings the rich flavors of Pakistan to your dining table. This hearty curry features tender ground beef and soft potatoes simmered in a spicy tomato sauce, making it the perfect comfort food for family dinners or gatherings with friends. With its robust flavors and satisfying texture, Aloo Keema is easy to prepare, requiring just one pot for minimal cleanup. Serve it with warm roti, fluffy basmati rice, or crispy naan for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
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- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion (finely diced)
- 3 tomatoes (sliced)
- 2 small potatoes (cubed)
- ¼ cup cooking oil
- 1 tsp ginger (freshly minced)
- 1 tsp garlic (freshly minced)
- 1 black cardamom
- 4 black peppercorns
- 3 cloves
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 2 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 green chilies (sliced)
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
- 1 tbsp ginger (sliced)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté onions until golden.
- Add whole spices (black cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns) and cook for one minute.
- Stir in tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices; cover until tomatoes soften.
- Increase heat and stir-fry until oil separates.
- Incorporate ground beef; mix well and simmer with water until cooked.
- Add cubed potatoes; cover and cook until tender.
- Adjust moisture as desired by adding water; finish with garam masala and fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Pakistani
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg