Description
Aloo Keema (Pakistani Ground Beef and Potato Curry) is a delightful dish that captures the essence of Pakistani cuisine with its rich blend of spices and comforting ingredients. This one-pot wonder combines tender ground beef and soft potatoes simmered in a savory tomato sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings. In just about 45 minutes, you can whip up this flavorful curry that pairs beautifully with warm roti, crispy paratha, or fluffy basmati rice. Plus, it’s an excellent option for meal prep since the flavors deepen over time, ensuring delicious leftovers.
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 cooking oil in a frying pan over medium heat; sauté onions until golden.
- Add whole spices (black cardamom, cloves, black peppercorns); cook for 1 minute.
- Mix in tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices; cover until tomatoes soften.
- Stir-fry until oil separates; add ground beef and water; cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Increase heat to high to dry out moisture; then add cubed potatoes and more water; cover again until tender.
- Uncover, sprinkle garam masala, and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Pakistani
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg