Qeema - Indian Curried Beef Mince
This Indian curried beef mince, or Qeema, is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with ground beef cooked in a blend of spices, ginger, garlic, and onions. Perfectly paired with basmati rice or naan, it's a comforting meal that brings the rich tastes of Indian cuisine to your table.
- Level: Medium
- Time: 1 hour
- Nutrition: 255kcal per serving
INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp vegetable or canola oil
- 4 tsp ginger
- 5 large garlic cloves
- 1 large onion
- 500g beef mince (ground beef)
- 3/4 tsp cooking salt
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 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
- Cilantro/coriander leaves
- Plain yogurt or Mint yogurt
PREPARATION STEPS
- Sauté – Heat oil in a skillet over high heat. Add ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds until golden, don't let it burn! Add onion and cook for 1 minute until it is starting to turn translucent.
- Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until it changes from pink to light brown. Add remaining ingredients EXCEPT water. Cook for a further 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
- Cook 10 minutes – Add water, give it a stir, then put a lid on. Turn heat down to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until most of the water has evaporated.
- Serve over with basmati rice or plain white rice, garnished with extra chilli and coriander/cilantro, and lots of Mint Yogurt. Naan or flatbreads would make it even better, though if time is not your friend, try frozen roti.