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Indian Ground Beef Curry

Savory Indian Ground Beef Curry Ready in 30 Minutes

This Indian Ground Beef Curry is a quick, flavorful dish that brings comfort and warmth to your table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil vegetable or coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger freshly grated
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
For the Spices
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne or sweet paprika adjust for heat
  • 1 tsp garam masala
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk 14 oz can
  • 1 cup broth or stock chicken or vegetable
For Finishing Touches
  • to taste salt and black pepper season to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 handful cilantro or parsley chopped

Equipment

  • sauté pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a sauté pan, warm 2 tablespoons of cooking oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan. Cook on medium-high heat, breaking it up until browned, around 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger. Sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  4. Mix in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 tablespoon of curry powder, ½ teaspoon of cayenne, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala. Sauté on low for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Pour in 1 can of coconut milk and 1 cup of broth. Season with salt and pepper, add lemon juice and cilantro, and bring to a boil.
  6. Cover the pan and reduce to low heat. Let the curry simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with basmati rice or warm naan for dipping into the sauce.

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