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a serving of kheema matar, spiced ground beef with peas and tomatoes

Keema Matar (Indian Spiced Beef With Peas)

Diana Rattray
Ground beef, sweet green peas, and tomatoes are the starring ingredients in this perfectly seasoned kheema matar. Satisfy your cravings for authentic Indian cuisine with this flavorful dish!
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 429
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Course Ground Beef, Indian Cuisine
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger , minced, or ginger paste
  • 2 to 3 teaspoons garam masala, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chili powder, such as cayenne or Kashmiri, or to taste
  • 1 pound ground beef, lean
  • 1 14.5-ounce can tomatoes, diced
  • 1/2 cup beef broth, or chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup peas, frozen, thawed
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the garam masala, coriander, cumin, and chili powder, and cook for 1 minute longer.
    Keema matar prep, ground beef and seasonings in the pan.
  • Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break up large lumps with a spoon or spatula, and sauté until the meat is no longer pink. Add the tomatoes and the broth or water and simmer until the liquids are reduced—about 7 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.
    Keema matar prep with tomatoes and ground beef.
  • Add the thawed frozen peas, and cook for another 5 minutes, partially covered. Stir in the apple cider vinegar and half of the chopped cilantro.
    Keema matar prep with peas, tomatoes, and ground beef.
  • Garnish servings with the remaining cilantro and serve with rice, naan, roti, or pitas.
    A serving of keema matar in a turquoise bowl with fork, and naan bread on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 429kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 23gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 489mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 359IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword garam masala, ground beef, kheema matar, peas, spiced ground beef, tomatoes
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