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.

Beef keema

  • Serves icon Serves 4
  • Time icon Hands-on time 30 min, simmering time 25-28 min

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.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories
465kcals
Fat
28.5g (10.2g saturated)
Protein
32.8g
Carbohydrates
16.6g (9.7g sugars)
Fibre
5.7g
Salt
0.6g

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

To serve

  • extra yogurt and coriander
  • ground black pepper
  • lime wedges
  • steamed rice or naan bread
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Method

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Stir in natural yogurt, a large handful of fresh coriander leaves and the juice of 1 lime.
  4. Top with extra yogurt and coriander, sprinkle with ground black pepper, then serve with extra lime wedges and steamed rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

Nutrition: per serving
Calories
465kcals
Fat
28.5g (10.2g saturated)
Protein
32.8g
Carbohydrates
16.6g (9.7g sugars)
Fibre
5.7g
Salt
0.6g

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