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Ground Meat with Potatoes

Hearty Ground Meat with Potatoes for Cozy Family Nights

This comforting Ground Meat with Potatoes dish is perfect for busy weeknights, blending rich flavors and hearty textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 pound Ground Meat can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 pieces Potatoes diced, Yukon gold or russet preferred
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste or use fresh minced ginger and garlic
  • 1 medium Tomato chopped, canned tomatoes can also be used
  • 2 tablespoons Oil vegetable or canola oil preferred
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder or substitute with paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander ground
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala use freshly ground if possible
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh Coriander can substitute with parsley

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté chopped onion for 5–7 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Incorporate ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add chopped tomato and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
  5. Brown the ground meat for about 8–10 minutes, breaking it up into smaller clumps.
  6. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, and salt; cook for an additional 5–7 minutes.
  7. Add diced potatoes and water, mixing well, then bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  9. Sprinkle garam masala and cook uncovered for 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Allow the Aloo Keema to rest for a few minutes off the heat before serving to enhance flavors. This dish can be frozen for easy meals later.

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