Indian Ground Beef and Spinach
This easy Ground Beef and Spinach recipe (also known as ‘Palak Keema‘) is packed with Indian spices and is ideal for a quick, delicious weeknight meal.
Why This Recipe Stands Out
Our Ground Beef and Spinach Recipe is a family favorite for so many reasons. Here’s why we think you’ll love it:
- Easy to Prepare: This recipe uses simple, easy-to-find ingredients, making it a cinch to put together.
- Versatile: This dish can be served with a variety of sides, from naan to rice, and tastes good every single time.
- Hearty and Filling: The combination of ground beef, potatoes, and spinach makes for a hearty, filling meal that’s perfect for those cold winter nights.
- Packed with Flavor: The blend of spices and the tender beef ensures that every bite is bursting with delicious, savory flavor.
Key Recipe Ingredients
- Ground Beef – The star of our dish, ground beef adds a hearty and meaty flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients.
- Spinach – We use fresh spinach, finely chopped, to add a boost of nutrition and a pop of color to our dish.
- Onion, Garlic, and Ginger – These aromatics form the base of our dish, adding a depth of flavor that is both warm and inviting.
- Dry Spice Mix – A combination of garam masala, red chili powder, curry powder, and cumin powder, this spice mix adds a kick of warmth and a hint of heat to our dish.
Substitutions And Variations
Here are some of our favorite variations and substitution ideas:
- Meat: This recipe would also work well with ground turkey or even ground chicken. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, try using crumbled tofu or your favorite meat substitute.
- Vegetables: Feel free to play around with the veggies in this dish. Bell peppers, kale, or even sweet potatoes could be delicious additions or substitutions.
Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Saute onion in hot oil until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until water evaporates.
Step 2
Add potatoes and sauté for 3 minutes. Then add celery, garlic, and ginger, and sauté for 2 more minutes.
Step 3
Add all ingredients except water and cook for 3 minutes. Then, add water and let it cook on medium flame until the beef is cooked and the oil separates.
For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below.
How To Prep Ahead
Here’s how you can prep this ground beef and spinach recipe in advance:
- Prep the Ingredients: Feel free to chop all the veggies, including the celery, onion, and spinach, ahead of time. Store them in the fridge for up to 2 days. This will save you a lot of time when you’re ready to cook.
- Make the Spice Mix: You can also prepare the dry spice mix in advance. Simply combine the garam masala, red chili powder, curry powder, and cumin powder, and store it in an airtight container.
What To Serve With Indian Ground Beef and Spinach
- Serve this delicious palak keema with some basmati rice or naan and enjoy this Indian curry in a traditional way.
- You can also go the non-traditional route and serve it with a side of sautéd or roasted vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or broccoli.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach. Make sure to thaw and drain the excess water from the frozen spinach before using it in the recipe. You may also need to adjust the cooking time as frozen spinach tends to cook faster than fresh spinach.
Garam masala is a blend of ground spices commonly used in Indian cuisine. It usually contains a mix of cinnamon, cloves, cumin, cardamom, and other spices. You can find it in the spice aisle of most grocery stores.
This ground beef and spinach dish can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Related Recipes
- Keema Paratha – Keema Paratha is a delicious unleavened Indian flatbread that’s stuffed with a flavorful minced meat mixture.
- Chicken Keema – The Chicken Keema recipe is easy to make and has great flavor. It’s an Indian and Pakistani dish made from ground chicken, aromatic and earthy spices.
- Chapati – Chapati is a warm, soft bread that’s so versatile it can be served with any of your favorite curries or dips.
- Phulka – Phulka, which means “to puff” in Hindi, describes the bread’s delightful puffiness when cooked on a stovetop open fire.
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Palak Aloo Keema
Ingredients
- 225 grams ground beef or lamb
- Salt to taste
- 2 Sticks celery minced
- 1 medium potato cut into cubes
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 ½ cup spinach finely chopped
- 3 ½ tablespoon oil or ghee for more flavor
- ½ cup boiling water
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
Dry Spice Mix
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- In a hot pan, add oil and when hot sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the ground beef and cook until the beef releases water and the water evaporates.
- Now add the potatoes and sauté for 3 minutes on high heat.
- Add the celery, garlic, and ginger and sauté for 2 more minutes.
- Add the rest of ingredients except the boiling water and cook for 3 minutes.
- Pour the boiling water and let it cook on medium flame until the beef is cooked and the oil separates from the mixture.
- Serve hot with paratha or plain rice.
Notes
- You can use lamb meat instead of beef. The cooking time will be shorter.
- When using frozen spinach, it is best to thaw it and squeeze the water from it. Frozen spinach tends to store more moisture.
- For more flavor, use ghee or mustard oil.
- Go for potatoes with less starch if possible.
- Adding a tablespoon of chopped mint by the end of cooking will add great flavor.
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Look how interesting these Indian dishes in your post. I like that you’ve have used some ginger and garlic to enhance the flavours 🙂
Thanks Nagi, most Indian dishes are jus amazing 🙂