Qeema – Simple Indian Curried Beef Mince

That is an genuine Indian curried beef mince recipe referred to as Qeema (or keema or kheema). It’s a gem of a discover as a result of it tastes unbelievable however not like many Indian dishes, there aren’t any hard-to-find spices within the substances. And it’s tremendous quick – on the desk in 20 minutes! 

Qeema – Fast & Simple Indian Curried Beef Mince

This recipe is a wonderful technique to get an Indian meals repair with out having to search out hard-to-find Indian spices.

It’s additionally a wonderful technique to change up your normal rotation of beef mince recipes. Spag Bol, we love you, however generally it’s good to strive one thing new!!

And new that is. You in all probability haven’t seen Qeema on Indian restaurant menus as a result of it’s a house cooking meal. However blimey, it’s an awesome discover! 100% legit Indian flavours, 7 minute prep, 13 minute prepare dinner. Get all of the spices from common grocery shops – turmeric, garam masala, cumin, coriander and cayenne pepper.

What you want for Qeema

The important thing to attaining the daring, genuine Indian curried beef flavour on this fast ‘n simple recipe is an effective quantity of recent garlic and ginger, and a beneficiant quantity of floor spices.

Right here’s what you want:

• Beef mince – That’s floor beef to these of you within the States! I’m utilizing depart as we speak, however common is okay (fattier – juicier). I additionally made this recipe just a few years in the past utilizing hen mince which was terrific.

• Recent garlic and ginger – Key to flavour on this in any other case easy Indian dish, so don’t skip these.

• Spices – Garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne pepper. You will get all these at common grocery shops right here in Australia. Garam masala is an Indian spice combine which I inform individuals is the “higher curry powder” as a result of it tastes extra legit, whereas the curry powders you get at common grocery shops are very Westernised.

• Recent coriander/cilantro for garnish. (Skip should you’re not a coriander fan).

• Inexperienced cayenne pepper (non-compulsory garnish) – That is for garnish, and it provides recent chilli flavour with out a lot spiciness as a result of cayenne peppers should not that spicy. However it’s totally non-compulsory, so be at liberty to omit!

Find out how to make Qeema

1. Sauté – Warmth oil in a skillet over excessive warmth. Add ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds till golden, don’t let it burn! Add onion and prepare dinner for 1 minute till it’s beginning to flip translucent.

2. Add beef and prepare dinner, breaking it up as you go, till it modifications from pink to gentle brown. Add remaining substances EXCEPT water. Prepare dinner for an extra 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.

3. Prepare dinner 10 minutes – Add water, give it a stir, then put a lid on (or cowl with a baking tray should you don’t have a lid on your pan). Flip warmth all the way down to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes or till many of the water has evaporated, however nonetheless a bit juicy.

4. Serve over with basmati rice or plain white rice, garnished with further chilli and coriander/cilantro, and many Mint Yogurt. Naan or flatbreads would make it even higher, although if time shouldn’t be your buddy, strive frozen roti (pictured in submit, extra on this beneath the picture).

What to serve with Qeema

Serve over basmati rice and mint yogurt or plain yogurt (recipe beneath for mint yogurt). Then combine up the meat into the rice so it flavours the rice, then dig in!

It’s additionally pictured above with flaky, buttery roti which I filled with the Qeema and rice. Not do-it-yourself. I all the time have a stash of frozen ones which you will get at common grocery shops. I really like them as a result of they’ve be cooked from frozen in a couple of minutes – how good is that! Superb to make use of for any and all Indian / South East Asian saucy meals, like curries.

Although, if I’ve the time (or foresight to plan upfront), you may’t beat do-it-yourself naan. 😊

For vegetable sides, strive considered one of these:

I actually hope you do this Qeema recipe, the flavour is so genuine! One thing a bit completely different to make with that packet of beef mince you threw in your procuring trolley on the weekend. – Nagi x

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Qeema Indian Curried Beef

Writer: Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Prepare dinner: 15 minutes minutes

Whole: 20 minutes minutes

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An genuine Indian spiced floor (minced) beef recipe often called Qeema (or keema or kheema). This can be a gem of a recipe as a result of it tastes unbelievable however not like many Indian dishes, there aren’t any hard-to-find spices within the substances. And it is tremendous quick – on the desk in 20 minutes! Serve over basmati rice. Nice with plain yogurt, even higher with Mint Yogurt.

Elements

Mint yogurt (non-compulsory, pictured in submit)

Directions

• Sauté – Warmth oil in a skillet over excessive warmth. Add ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds till golden, do not let it burn! Add onion and prepare dinner for 1 minute till it’s beginning to flip translucent.

• Add beef and prepare dinner, breaking it up as you go, till it modifications from pink to gentle brown. Add remaining substances EXCEPT water. Prepare dinner for an extra 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.

• Prepare dinner 10 minutes – Add water, give it a stir, then put a lid on (or cowl with a baking tray). Flip warmth all the way down to medium and let it simmer for 10 minutes or till many of the water has evaporated.

• Serve over with basmati rice or plain white rice, garnished with further chilli and coriander/cilantro, and many Mint Yogurt. Naan or flatbreads would make it even higher, although if time shouldn’t be your buddy, strive frozen roti (pictured in submit, Word 3).

Recipe Notes:

Recipe credit score – very barely tailored from this Indian Queema Minced Beef by Scrambled Cooks.

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1. American “Chili Powder” shouldn’t be pure floor chilli, it incorporates different spices like paprika and isn’t very spicy. This recipe requires pure floor chilli for spiciness, or cayenne pepper.
2. Garam Masala – Spice combine utilized in Indian cooking, a extra legit curry powder. Bought at common grocery shops in Australia -> Coles, Woolworths, Harris Farms.
3. Roti – Flaky Indian spherical flatbread that’s offered within the freezer part of enormous grocery shops lately. Love them as a result of they’re so helpful – prepare dinner from frozen on the range in simply a few minutes. Low-cost, tasty, should you’ve by no means tried it, it’s a recreation changer! 🙂
4. Mint yogurt – Blitzing makes yogurt watery. So simply blitz the minimal to puree the mint, then stir the remaining wherein thickens the sauce up once more.
5. Leftovers hold for 3 – 4 days within the fridge, or freezer for 3 months.
Diet for beef solely, not together with rice or yogurt sauce.

Diet Data:

Serving: 172gEnergy: 255cal (13%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fats: 14g (22%)Saturated Fats: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fats: 2gMonounsaturated Fats: 7gTrans Fats: 0.5gLdl cholesterol: 78mg (26%)Sodium: 525mg (23%)Potassium: 517mg (15%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 217IU (4%)Vitamin C: 3mg (4%)Calcium: 31mg (3%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Key phrases: beef mince curry, curried beef, queema

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First printed April 2016. Republished 7 years later with glowing new images, model new recipe video (couldn’t make them again then!) and naturally added a Lifetime of Dozer part!

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