Kheema

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb lamb
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup chickpeas, canned, rinsed (ceci, garbanzos)

Instructions

  1. Brown beef in a large skillet. Drain all but 2 tablespoons of fat. Add chopped.
  2. onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Saute 2 minutes. Stir in spices and mix well. Cook 1 minute over medium high heat. Add peas, potatoes and mix again. Bring to a boil, cover pan and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in sauce, water and chickpeas.
  3. onions, garlic, ginger and salt to beef. Saute 2 minutes. Stir in spices and mix well. Cook 1 minute over medium high heat. Add peas, potatoes and mix again. Bring to a boil, cover pan and cook over medium heat 10 minutes. Stir in sauce, water and chickpeas.
  4. Cover again and cook until chickpeas and potatoes are heated through.
  5. Serve over rice or in Pita bread, with yogurt, fresh tomatoes and sliced cucumbers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

799 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.7g 51% DV
Total Fat 30.8g 39% DV
Carbs 126.5g 46% DV
Fiber 38g 100% DV
Sugar 10.9g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10059.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2632.8mg 56% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 560mcg 62% DV
Vitamin C 41mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 644mg 50% DV
Iron 42.2mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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