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A large pan with mince curry with peas topped with coriander with a wooden spoon with naan breads.
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4.72 from 7 votes

Beef Keema (Mince Curry)

This healthy beef keema recipe is easy to make and so flavourful. Made with lean tender beef, this delicious, creamy, tart curry is great for weeknight meals.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: mains, meal prep
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 631kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.78

Ingredients

  • 500 g beef mince (£2.49)
  • 2 white onion, finely diced (£0.30)
  • 4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped (£0.39)
  • 1 tbsp ginger, peeled and grated (£0.60)
  • Fresh coriander, stems finely chopped and leaves torn to serve (£0.60)
  • 300 g peas (£1.45/2)=(£0.73)
  • 400 g (1 tin) chopped tomatoes (£0.35)
  • 4-6 mini naans, toasted to serve (£1.40)

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt & Pepper
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 400 ml beef stock
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • To a non-stick frying pan, preheat the pan over a high heat and add the rapeseed oil. Once hot, add the beef mince and distribute over the pan. Season with salt and pepper and leave to brown for 5 minutes.
  • Rotate the mince and leave for a further 5 minutes. The beef fat will have rendered now, making the mince even crispier when you leave it to brown (this is essential to build the best flavour).
  • Remove the mince from the pan, leaving the rendered fat in the pan. Break the mince into small browned pieces.
  • To the pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the onion, garlic, ginger and coriander stems. Season with salt and pepper and fry for 4 minutes. Add the spices and flour for the final minute of fry time.
  • Pour the chopped tomatoes, stock and browned mince back into the pan. Stir to combine and cook covered with a lid over a medium/low heat for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes, add the peas and cook for a further 10-15 minutes with the lid off.
  • Top with fresh coriander and serve with toasted naans.

Notes

  • Since this beef keema recipe uses simple ingredients, it's best to grab a high-quality mince. You can tell the difference between a high/low-quality mince in this dish.
  • Part of the reason this dish is so delicious is the juicy beef! Add ground beef that is 80/20, so there's enough fat to keep the recipe feeling juicy and rich. 
  •  The key to the creamy, juicy consistency in this mince curry is cooking the recipe low and slow. Patience is key with this yummy dish.


Nutrition

Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 4227g