Kheema(Ground Meat)

Name: Kheema(Ground Meat)
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 piece fresh ginger (2 x 1-inch), chopped; 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 stick cinnamon; 4 whole cloves; 4 black peppercorns; 1 bay leaf; 1 to 2 hot red peppers; 1 Tbsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 large can chopped tomatoes; 2 lb. ground chuck steak; 3/4 to 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. water (plus 3 Tbsp.); 1 Tbsp. lemon juice

17 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 piece fresh ginger (2 x 1-inch), chopped
4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 stick cinnamon
4 whole cloves
4 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 to 2 hot red peppers
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 large can chopped tomatoes
2 lb. ground chuck steak
3/4 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 c. water (plus 3 Tbsp.)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

1

Place chopped onions, garlic and ginger in blender with 3 tablespoons water and blend to smooth paste.
2

Set aside.
3

Heat oil in a 10 to 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
4

When hot, add cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, bay leaf and the red peppers.
5

In about 10 seconds, when peppers turn dark, add paste from blender, keeping your face averted.
6

Fry for 10 minutes.
7

Add small amount of water if food sticks to the bottom of the skillet. Add the coriander, cumin and turmeric and fry another 5 minutes. Now put the chopped tomatoes in, fry for another 2 to 3 minutes and add the chopped meat and salt.
8

Fry on high heat for about 5 minutes.
9

Break up all the lumps in the meat and brown it as much as you can.
10

Add 1/2 cup water and lemon juice.
11

Bring to boil and cover.
12

Simmer for one hour.
13

Serve with chapatis or parathas.