Quick Ground Beef Indian Masala Keema Recipe Just Needs Pita Bread Beef Dinner Budget-friendly

Masala keema is simply ground beef with Indian spices. All this easy masala keema recipe needs is some pita bread and dinner is done. (Try this homemade pita bread recipe.) 

This easy ground beef recipe would be delicious served with a cool cucumber salad.

Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, diced fine
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• pita bread, for serving

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds.
2. Add the coriander, paprika, garam masala, cumin and cayenne. Cook about 30 seconds.
3. Crumble the ground beef into the skillet. Cook until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. 
4. Add the tomato, water and peas. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 10 minutes. 
5. Pour in the apple cider vinegar. Stir. 

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