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Aloo Keema Ground Beef with Potatoes

Aloo Keema Ground Beef with Potatoes: Cozy One-Pot Wonder

This Aloo Keema Ground Beef with Potatoes is a delicious, one-pot meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can be swapped with ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 medium Potatoes diced; Yukon Gold or Russet preferred
  • 1 Onion chopped; yellow or white preferred
  • 1–2 Tomatoes chopped; canned works well
For the Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste or substitute with fresh minced ginger and garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric essential for golden hue
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin for nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander for depth
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder adjust for spice preference
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala can substitute with curry powder
For the Finish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Coriander for garnish; parsley can be used as substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil neutral oil like vegetable or canola

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Aloo Keema Ground Beef with Potatoes
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Incorporate the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  5. Stir in the ground beef and cook for 8–10 minutes until fully browned.
  6. Mix in turmeric, cumin, coriander, red chili powder, and salt; cook for 5–7 minutes.
  7. Add diced potatoes and 1 cup of water; bring to a rolling boil.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  9. Sprinkle in garam masala and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For added creaminess, consider adding a splash of coconut milk before the simmering step. Aloo Keema tastes even better the next day as leftovers.

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