Elevate Your Ground Meat Game with Keema – An Indian Delight

This recipe for keema (Indian-style ground meat) is quick and easy. Ground lamb is cooked in a tomatoey mixture of garlic, onion, and garam masala. Serve it over rice or noodles or use it as a filling for samosas or pastries. This recipe may be modified by adding green peas (mattar), potatoes, or any other vegetable you like.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 ½poundsground lamb

  • 1onion, finely chopped

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 2tablespoonsgaram masala

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 4teaspoonstomato paste

  • ¾cupbeef broth

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook lamb in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer lamb to a bowl; drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat from the skillet.

  2. Add onion to the skillet and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in garam masala and salt; cook for 1 minute. Return browned lamb to the pan with broth and tomato paste. Reduce the heat and simmer until lamb is fully cooked through and liquid has evaporated, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories513
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
41g
52%
Saturated Fat
18g
88%
Cholesterol
124mg
41%
Sodium
885mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
2g
6%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
6mg
29%
Calcium
63mg
5%
Iron
3mg
18%
Potassium
549mg
12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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