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Ground Beef and Chickpea Curry (Keema Chole)
Keema means minced meat; chole translates as chickpeas. Put the two together and you get this easy-to-make but flavorful and satisfying main. We season the curry with garlic, ginger and select spices, and a small can of tomatoes helps form a rich, lightly tangy sauce. If you like, use ground lamb in place of the beef. Prep the cilantro during the simmer time and dinner can be on the table in under 45 minutes. We like this keema chole garnished with sliced jalapeños and plain yogurt, and with lemon wedges and warm flatbread on the side.
4
Servings
Tip
Don’t bother rinsing the chickpeas. Simply drain them of their liquid. The small amount of starchy liquid left clinging to them will lend a little body to the curry.
40 minutes
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil
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1
medium yellow onion, chopped
Directions
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01In a 12-inch skillet over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the onion and ½ teaspoon salt, then cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric and ½ teaspoon each salt and pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the beef and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking the meat into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
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October 31, 2022
Delish!
Easy to prep, loaded with protein and a lot of flavor!
October 13, 2023
It was fine
Made as directed, found it a little bland. The cumin and coriander didn't come through as much as I would have liked. I will make again, but add some garam masala at the beginning and a touch at the end, and some kashmiri pepper for spice. For those easing into this type of cuisine it would be a good place to start.
January 6, 2023
Yummy
I added a little more hot sauce too. Very good with flat bread- be sure to have yogurt too.
November 28, 2022
Tasty and simple
Easy to prepare and super-tasty. For those with a tender palate, it’s nicely spiced but not hot spices. Lemon wedges and yogurt on the side (and the jalapeño slices for the daring) add a nice bright finish. Highly recommended and will definitely make again.
March 22, 2024
Weeknight flavor punch
This was the solution to the weeknight ground beef quandary. Something with bold flavor, but made with ingredients that I have on hand. The family loved it. Served with a combo of brown and black rice, and a tangy vinegar coleslaw to offset the rich stewed.
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