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Aloo Keema (Ground Meat with Potatoes)

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Aloo Keema is a comforting and flavorful South Asian dish made with ground meat and potatoes cooked in a savory, spiced curry. It’s an easy, one-pot meal perfect for weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

  • 500g ground meat (beef, chicken, lamb, or turkey)
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 green chilies (optional, for heat)
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2–3 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1/2 cup water or broth

Instructions

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned and no longer pink.
  4. Add turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into the curry.
  6. Add diced potatoes and stir to coat them in the spice mixture.
  7. Pour in water or broth, cover the pan, and let simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  8. Sprinkle garam masala on top and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust spice levels based on preference by modifying chili powder or omitting green chilies.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Can be made in an Instant Pot using the sauté and pressure cook functions.
  • Add peas or carrots for more texture and nutrition.

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