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Qeema Aloo

A comforting and flavorful Pakistani minced beef and potato curry made with onions, tomatoes, everyday spices, and a simple bhuna masala. Perfect for serving with roti, paratha, or rice.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistan
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Qeema Aloo

  • 2 –3 tbsp oil
  • 1 medium purple onion chopped
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 –2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 –3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed

For Garnish

  • Fresh coriander
  • Chopped chillies
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a pot and cook the chopped onion until softened and the edges start turning brown.
  • Add the beef mince and ginger garlic paste. Cook until the mince changes color, releases all its water, and the water dries up completely.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, red chilli powder, black pepper, and yogurt. Mix well.
  • Add the cubed potatoes and water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Remove the lid and cook on high heat until the qeema dries slightly and releases oil.
  • Sprinkle with garam masala and garnish with coriander and chopped chillies.
  • Serve hot with roti, paratha, naan, or rice.

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