Keema Matar (Spiced Ground Beef with Peas)

Lean ground beef combined with green peas and homemade whole wheat chapati provides an exceptionally high-protein, fiber-rich Indian classic made with minimal healthy fat.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 600 g (1.3 lbs) lean ground beef (7% fat) · 912 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (1 cup) green peas (fresh or frozen) · 122 kcal in the whole recipe
• 120 g (1 cup) whole wheat flour · 408 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tbsp (13 g) ghee · 114 kcal in the whole recipe
• 150 g (1 large) onion, finely chopped · 60 kcal in the whole recipe
• 200 g (2 medium) tomatoes, finely diced · 36 kcal in the whole recipe
• 12 g (2 tbsp) fresh ginger, grated · 10 kcal in the whole recipe
• 12 g (3 cloves) garlic, minced · 18 kcal in the whole recipe
• 30 g (1 medium) green pepper, finely chopped · 6 kcal in the whole recipe
• 10 g fresh cilantro, chopped · 2 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp garam masala, salt, black pepper, and water

Method

1. Mix whole wheat flour with a pinch of salt and warm water to form a soft dough, divide into 4 balls, roll out thinly, and cook on a hot dry skillet for 1-2 minutes per side to make chapatis.

   

2. Melt ghee in a deep non-stick pan over medium heat, add cumin seeds, chopped onion, green pepper, grated ginger, and garlic, sautéing for 5-6 minutes until softened and light golden.

   

3. Add diced tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and black pepper; cook for 4-5 minutes until the tomatoes breakdown into a rich spice paste.

   

4. Add lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned; then stir in green peas, garam masala, and 100 ml of warm water.

   

5. Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until the peas are tender and sauce thickens, then stir in fresh cilantro and serve warm with the prepared chapatis.

   

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