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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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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp minced ginger
  • 2 tsp garam masala, or to taste
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder, (or 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika + 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
  • 1 pound ground beef, lean
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • ½ 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 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro, divided

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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 Kashmiri chili powder, and cook for 1 minute longer.
    2 tbsp vegetable oil | 1 medium onion | 4 cloves garlic | 2 tsp minced ginger | 2 tsp garam masala | 1 tsp ground coriander | 1 tsp ground cumin | 1/2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
    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.
    1 pound ground beef | 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes | 1/2 cup beef broth | Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    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.
    1 cup frozen peas | 2 tsp apple cider vinegar | 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    Keema matar prep with peas, tomatoes, and ground beef.
  • Garnish servings with the remaining cilantro and serve with rice, naan, roti, or pitas.
    2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
    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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