Keema Matar (Indian Spiced Beef With Peas)
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!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger 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 lean ground beef
- 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup beef broth or chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas, 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Garnish servings with the remaining cilantro and serve with rice, naan, roti, or pitas.
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