By:Nagi
Printed:27 Nov ’23Updated:30 Nov ’23
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 unimaginable however not like many Indian dishes, there aren’t any hard-to-find spices within the components. And it’s tremendous quick – on the desk in 20 minutes!
Qeema – Fast & Straightforward Indian Curried Beef Mince
This recipe is a wonderful solution to get an Indian meals repair with out having to search out hard-to-find Indian spices.
It’s additionally a superb solution to change up your typical rotation of beef mince recipes. Spag Bol, we love you, however typically it’s good to strive one thing new!!
And new that is. You most likely haven’t seen Qeema on Indian restaurant menus as a result of it’s a house cooking meal. However blimey, it’s an ideal 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 reaching the daring, genuine Indian curried beef flavour on this fast ‘n straightforward recipe is an efficient 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 lean at the moment, however common is ok (fattier – juicier). I additionally made this recipe a couple of years in the past utilizing rooster mince which was terrific.
Contemporary 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 may 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.
Contemporary coriander/cilantro for garnish. (Skip in the event you’re not a coriander fan).
Inexperienced cayenne pepper (optionally available 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 optionally available, so be at liberty to omit!
The right way to make Qeema
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.
Add beef and prepare dinner, breaking it up as you go, till it adjustments from pink to mild brown. Add remaining components EXCEPT water. Cook dinner for an additional 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.
Cook dinner 10 minutes – Add water, give it a stir, then put a lid on (or cowl with a baking tray in the event you don’t have a lid in 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.
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 isn’t your buddy, strive frozen roti (pictured in submit, extra on this under the photograph).
What to serve with Qeema
Serve over basmati rice and mint yogurt or plain yogurt (recipe under 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 are often cooked from frozen in a couple of minutes – how good is that! Very best 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 prematurely), you possibly can’t beat do-it-yourself naan. 😊
For vegetable sides, strive certainly one of these:
I actually hope you do this Qeema recipe, the flavour is so genuine! One thing a bit totally 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
Cook dinner: quarter-hour minutes
Whole: 20 minutes minutes
Dinner
Indian
Servings4
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An genuine Indian spiced floor (minced) beef recipe often known as Qeema (or keema or kheema). It is a gem of a recipe as a result of it tastes unimaginable however not like many Indian dishes, there aren’t any hard-to-find spices within the components. And it is tremendous quick – on the desk in 20 minutes! Serve over basmati rice. Nice with plain yogurt, even higher with Mint Yogurt.
IngredientsMint yogurt (optionally available, pictured in submit)
Cook dinner ModePrevent display from sleeping
InstructionsSauté – 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 adjustments from pink to mild brown. Add remaining components EXCEPT water. Cook dinner for an additional 2 minutes to let the spices bloom.Cook 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 isn’t your buddy, strive frozen roti (pictured in submit, Be aware 3).
Recipe Notes:Recipe credit score – very barely tailored from this Indian Queema Minced Beef by Scrambled Cooks.
1. American “Chili Powder” isn’t pure floor chilli, it comprises 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. Offered 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 as of late. 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, in the event you’ve by no means tried it, it’s a sport 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 Info:Serving: 172gCalories: 255cal (13%)Carbohydrates: 4g (1%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fats: 14g (22%)Saturated Fats: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fats: 2gMonounsaturated Fats: 7gTrans Fats: 0.5gCholesterol: 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 revealed 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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