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Curried Ground Beef with Peas

Delicious Curried Ground Beef with Peas: Quick Comfort Meal

This Curried Ground Beef with Peas is a budget-friendly, one-pan dish that brings comfort and flavor in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or ghee Cooking fat for sautéing, use ghee for richer flavor.
  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely chopped.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Minced.
For the Meat and Sauce
  • 1 pound Ground beef Feel free to swap with turkey or chicken.
  • 1 tablespoon Garam masala Essential spice blend.
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Handle carefully as it can stain.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander Cumin can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Whole or ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder Optional spice for heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Imparts subtle sweetness.
  • 1 14-ounce can Canned crushed tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can be substituted.
  • ½ cup Water Adjusts the sauce's consistency.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup Frozen peas Substitute fresh peas if available.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Essential for seasoning.
  • to taste Fresh cilantro Garnish.
  • as needed Lemon wedges Optional but recommended.

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté the finely chopped onion for 5-7 minutes until soft and golden.
  3. Add minced garlic and fresh ginger, cooking for another minute.
  4. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart and cooking until browned, 5-7 minutes.
  5. Mix in garam masala, turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, and chili powder, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes and water, stirring to combine.
  7. Simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This Curried Ground Beef with Peas is a comforting embrace on a plate that your whole family will cherish!

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