Aloo Keema (Ground Meat with Potatoes): A Hearty and Flavorful Indian Classic
A classic South Asian dish featuring spiced ground meat cooked with tender potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Comforting, hearty, and full of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: South Asian
Ingredients
- 500g ground beef or lamb
- 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 3–4 green chilies, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- Salt, as needed
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/4 cup oil
- Chopped coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 1 minute.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Mix in turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander powder, and salt. Stir well.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil begins to separate.
- Add cubed potatoes and a small amount of water if needed. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Sprinkle garam masala and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
- Adjust green chilies and chili powder for desired spiciness.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day after flavors meld.