Dinner for 4

Ground Beef Pea Curry

Name: Ground Beef Pea Curry
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3 whole cloves; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 4 1/2 black peppercorns; 2 cardamom pods; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 onions; 1 lb ground beef mince; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 tsp garlic paste; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 2 tomatoes; 1 cup shelled peas; 1/2 cup water; 2 green chilies (optional); 1/2 cup coriander leaves (optional)

Ground beef simmers with warm spices, tomatoes, and peas for a saucy curry cooked in one skillet.

Typical price

$16.71for 4 servings

$4.18 per serving$16.71 for 4

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50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.8 lb	$1.03Typical price
Ground beef$5.49/lb typical	1 lb	$5.49Typical price
Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.03Typical price
Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical	0.65 lb	$1.24Typical price
Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical	5 oz	$0.50Typical price
Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo$0.35/oz typical	1 oz	$0.35Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$16.71

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

3 whole cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
4 1/2 black peppercorns
2 cardamom pods
3 tbsp vegetable oil
2 onions
1 lb ground beef mince
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
2 tsp coriander powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp red chili powder
2 tomatoes
1 cup shelled peas
1/2 cup water
2 green chilies (optional)
1/2 cup coriander leaves (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat, then toast the cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns, and cardamom for 1 minute.
Add the onions and cook for 8 minutes, stirring until softened and lightly browned.
Add the ground beef and cook for 8 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
Stir in the ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, salt, and chili powder, and cook for 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat.
Stir in the peas and cook uncovered for 5 minutes, until tender and the curry is thick.