Qeema – Easy Indian Curried Beef Mince

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Vegetable oil3 tbsp
• Ginger4 tsp
  finely minced
• Garlic cloves5
  minced
• Brown onion1
  large; finely diced
• Beef mince500 g
• Salt⅔ tsp
• Ground cayenne pepper (optional)1 tsp
  omit for non-spicy
• Garam masala1¼ tsp
• Ground cumin1¼ tsp
• Ground coriander1¼ tsp
• Ground turmeric½ tsp
• Water1 cup
  tap water
• Coriander bunch (optional)1 bunch
  for garnish
• Plain yogurt (optional)⅔ cup
  optional serving accompaniment
• Mint leaves (optional)½ cup
  optional mint yogurt

Method

1. 1

   Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, just until golden and aromatic.

   1 min
2. 2

   Add the diced onion and cook for about 1 minute, until it begins turning translucent.

   1 min
3. 3

   Add the beef mince and cook while breaking it into small pieces until the meat changes from pink to light brown.

4. 4

   Add the salt, cayenne if using, garam masala, cumin, ground coriander and turmeric. Stir thoroughly so the spices coat the beef.

5. 5

   Pour in the water, stir and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid reduces and the beef is coated in the spiced sauce, stirring as needed.

6. 6

   Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot. Finish with coriander if using; plain yogurt or the optional mint yogurt can be served alongside.