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.
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground lamb
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 teaspoons tomato paste
- 0.75 cups beef broth
Instructions
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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.
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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.
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