Heart-Healthy Beef Kheema
Packed with bold spices and wholesome ingredients, Heart-Healthy Beef Kheema is a lighter twist on the traditional Indian favorite. Made with lean ground beef, antioxidant-rich turmeric, and heart-smart olive oil, this dish is bursting with flavor while keeping your nutrition goals in check. Tender peas and a medley of fragrant spices like garam masala, coriander, and cumin create a rich, savory base, brightened by fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice at the end. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve it alongside whole-wheat naan or brown rice for a complete, satisfying meal that's as nourishing as it is delicious. Perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet mindful dinner option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 1 large Tomato, chopped
- 1 cup Peas, frozen
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 small Lemon, juiced
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until the beef is browned, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
Add 1 cup of water to the skillet, stirring to combine the spices with the beef mixture.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then add the frozen peas.
Cover the skillet and let the kheema cook over low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the skillet from heat and adjust seasonings to taste, if necessary.
Finish with freshly chopped cilantro and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for added brightness.
Serve the kheema hot with whole-wheat naan or brown rice for a complete, heart-healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 52.6 g | 67% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 310 mg | 103% | |
| Sodium | 1635 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.9 g | ||
| Protein | 115.6 g | 231% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 1219 mg | 26% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
