Description
Indian Keema Aloo is a flavorful and hearty dish combining spiced ground beef with tender potatoes and green peas. This classic Indian comfort food features a blend of aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and coriander, simmered with diced tomatoes to create a rich and savory curry. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal, ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Vegetables
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, minced
- 28 ounces diced tomatoes, do not drain
- 3 russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1/2” cubes
- 1 cup frozen green peas
Protein and Oils
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound lean ground beef
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 6-8 minutes until the onions are translucent and softened.
- Add spices: Stir in ground coriander, garam masala, cumin, Kosher salt, ground turmeric, ground ginger, and cayenne pepper. Cook the spices with the onions for about 1 minute to release their aromas and flavors.
- Cook ground beef: Add the lean ground beef to the pot. Break it apart with a spoon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the beef is fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add aromatics: Mix in the minced garlic and jalapeno, cooking for another 1 minute to infuse their flavors into the beef mixture.
- Add tomatoes and potatoes: Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices along with the diced potatoes. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are tender and cooked through.
- Add peas and finish: Stir in the frozen green peas and cook just until they are heated through, about 1-2 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Keema Aloo.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier dish and reduced fat content.
- If you prefer less heat, omit or reduce the jalapeno and cayenne pepper.
- Russet potatoes work best as they hold their shape while becoming tender; other potatoes can be used but may alter texture.
- This dish pairs well with basmati rice or Indian flatbreads like naan or roti.
- For a dairy-free meal, this recipe contains no dairy ingredients.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: Indian Keema Aloo, ground beef curry, Indian comfort food, spiced ground beef, potato curry, easy Indian recipe, weeknight dinner
