Description
Qeema is a quick and flavorful Indian curried beef mince dish made with ground beef, aromatic spices, and fresh garnishes. It’s a comforting and easy weeknight dinner served with rice, naan, or on its own.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 4 tsp ginger, finely minced
- 5 large garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tsp)
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 500g / 1 lb beef mince (ground beef)
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper or chilli powder (pure)
- 1 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 1 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 1 1/4 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 cup water
- 1 green cayenne pepper, deseeded, finely sliced (for garnish)
- Cilantro/coriander leaves (for garnish)
- Plain yogurt or Mint yogurt (optional, for garnish)
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt (for mint yogurt)
- 1/2 cup mint leaves, lightly packed (for mint yogurt)
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt (for mint yogurt)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add ginger and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Add onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add beef mince and salt. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and no longer pink.
- Stir in cayenne pepper, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.
- Add water and stir to combine. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces and the flavors meld.
- Garnish with sliced green cayenne pepper and cilantro leaves.
- Optionally, serve with a dollop of plain or mint yogurt. To make mint yogurt, blend yogurt, mint leaves, and salt until smooth.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Adjust spice level by omitting or reducing cayenne pepper.
- For a richer taste, add a splash of cream or ghee at the end.
- This dish stores well and tastes even better the next day.
- Great for meal prep—freeze in portions and reheat as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg