Description
A quick and flavorful recipe for curried ground beef and peas, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or naan (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Sprinkle the curry powder, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper over the beef mixture. Stir well to coat the meat evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and add the frozen peas. Stir to combine, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot over cooked rice or with naan, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or crumbled tofu.
- Add chopped bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg