Name: Beef keema
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 finely sliced onion; 2 crushed garlic cloves; 1 tsp hot chilli powder; 1 tbsp garam masala; 5cm piece fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 500g minced beef; 400g chopped tomatoes; a pinch of sugar; 250ml water; 200g frozen peas; 100g spinach; 100g natural yogurt; a large handful of fresh coriander leaves; juice of 1 lime; extra yogurt and coriander; ground black pepper; lime wedges; steamed rice or naan bread

Beef keema

We’ve used beef mince, spinach, frozen peas and fragrant spices to make this easy Indian-style curry. Serve with rice or naan breads for a healthy weeknight dinner.

Serves4

Hands-on30 min

Oven25 min

DifficultyEasy

Method

In a large frying pan, heat a glug of oil over a medium heat. Add the sliced onion and crushed garlic. Fry for 5-8 minutes, then add the hot chilli powder, garam masala, grated fresh ginger and ground turmeric. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
Add the minced beef and fry for 3-4 minutes, then add the chopped tomatoes, sugar andwater. Simmer for 20 minutes. Add frozen peas and spinach, then cook for 6-8 minutes until the peas are soft and the spinach has wilted.
Stir in natural yogurt, a large handful of fresh coriander leaves and the juice of 1 lime.
Top with extra yogurt and coriander, sprinkle with ground black pepper, then serve with extra lime wedges and steamed rice or naan bread.