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Ground Beef Curry Recipe

4.9 from 89 reviews

A flavorful and comforting Ground Beef Curry made with aromatic spices, coconut milk, and fresh cilantro. This easy one-pan curry is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner and pairs wonderfully with rice or chapati.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 2 tbsp Cooking oil
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Cayenne or sweet paprika (use 2 tsp for spicier version)
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • ½ cup Coconut milk (or ¼ cup coconut cream)
  • 1 cup Broth or stock (chicken or beef)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 cup Cilantro or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Saute Onion and Ground Beef: In a sauté pan or cast-iron skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about two minutes until translucent. Then, add the ground beef and cook on medium-high heat, stirring until the beef is no longer pink.
  2. Add Aromatics and Spices: Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes. Then stir in the tomato paste, curry powder, cayenne or paprika, and garam masala. Cook on low heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are fragrant and well combined.
  3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the coconut milk and broth or stock. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped cilantro or parsley and lemon juice, then bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Simmer the Curry: Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pan with a lid. Let the curry simmer gently for 15 minutes. You will notice the oil rising to the top when the curry is cooked.
  5. Adjust Seasoning and Consistency: Taste the curry and adjust salt, pepper, and thickness as desired. For a gravy-like curry to serve with rice, add a little water and bring to a boil. For serving with chapati, maintain a thicker consistency.
  6. Serve: Sprinkle extra chopped cilantro over the curry before serving. Enjoy your flavorful ground beef curry with your choice of side.

Notes

  • To make the curry spicier, increase cayenne or paprika to 2 teaspoons.
  • You can substitute beef broth with chicken broth if preferred.
  • The dish pairs well with steamed rice or Indian flatbreads like chapati.
  • For a richer dish, substitute coconut milk with coconut cream.
  • The leftover curry tastes even better the next day as flavors develop further.

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