Best Pakistani Ground Beef Curry Recipes

ALOO KEEMA (GROUND BEEF AND POTATO CURRY)

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Here's a recipe for an authentic, homestyle, Pakistani & North Indian style Aloo Keema (Keema Curry with potatoes). This is a traditional, one-pot recipe that's simple, easy-to make, and gives the most flavorful results!

Provided by Izzah Cheema

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 2-inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 whole cloves
1/2 tsp coriander seeds (optional)
½ tsp whole black peppercorns
1/3 cup neutral oil (I use grapeseed or avocado)
1 large onion (finely chopped)
5-6 cloves garlic (crushed)
1 inch piece ginger (crushed)
1 lb ground beef (lean and full-fat both work, though lean is a bit more dry)
1 large tomato (or 2 small) (finely chopped)
1-2 Serrano or Thai chili peppers (sliced)
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
3/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chilli powder (or to taste)
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (or to taste)
2 tbsp plain, whole milk yogurt
1 medium to large russet potato (peeled and cubed into 1/2" cubes)
1/8 to 1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)
1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp cilantro leaves (chopped)

Steps:

Heat a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil, whole spices, and onions and sauté until the onions are golden brown (~8-10 min). Deglaze the pan with 2 tbsp of water.
Once the water dries up, add the garlic and ginger and sauté for a minute. Add ground beef and cook, stirring often, until it changes color and the moisture dries up (~4-5 min). Use a wooden spatula to break up the beef into small pieces to ensure no lumps.
Add the tomato, green chili pepper, ground spices, salt, and yogurt and continue to sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until the tomato breaks down and the oil starts to separate from the ground beef. Add the potatoes and 1/4 cup water and stir to combine.
Lower the heat to low-medium. Cover, and allow it to cook for 23-25 minutes (depending on the thickness of potato cubes), stirring once in between. The potatoes will be very tender.
If needed, turn the heat to high and sauté out any extra moisture. Turn off the heat and add the garam masala (if using), lemon juice, and cilantro. Give it a quick stir and serve hot with rice, roti, naan, bread, or anything else you'd like.

Nutrition Facts : Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 988 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, Calories 495 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

PAKISTANI GROUND BEEF CURRY

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This Pakistani beef curry has been a family favorite for years. It's super easy and everyone loves it. Serve over steamed white rice.

Provided by danie

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Pakistani

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 pound ground beef
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon chile powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (8.5 ounce) can peas, including liquid

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add beef and tomatoes. Cook, uncovered, until tomatoes break down, about 15 minutes.
Add curry powder, paprika, salt, pepper, chile powder, and cayenne. Cover and simmer until flavors combine, about 30 minutes. Uncover and stir in peas with liquid. Cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.5 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 657.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g