Ground Meat Kimba Recipes

KEEMA (INDIAN-STYLE GROUND MEAT)

Steps:

• In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, cook ground lamb until evenly brown. While cooking, break apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled. Transfer cooked lamb to a bowl, and drain off all but 1 tablespoon fat. Saute onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, and saute 1 minute. Stir in garam masala and salt, and cook 1 minute. Return the browned lamb to the pan, and stir in tomato paste and beef broth. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until meat is fully cooked through, and liquid has evaporated.

GRILLED GROUND MEAT KABOBS

Steps:

• Combine the ground lamb, yogurt, herbs, cinnamon, garlic, egg, the finely grated zest of the lemon, chile pepper, shallot, some salt and lots of pepper in a large bowl. Form one-quarter of the meat mixture around each of 4 metal skewers (if you don't have skewers, you can form it into patties). Brush with vegetable oil.
• Heat a grill pan or griddle over medium-high heat until very hot, then spray with cooking spray. Add the kabobs and cook, gently turning occasionally, until cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Brush the naan with melted butter. Cut the lemon into wedges. Serve the kabobs with the naan, lemon wedges, chutney and yogurt.

KEEMA (SPICED GROUND MEAT)

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until evenly browned and caramelized, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Add the garlic, ginger and green chile to a food processor, and pulse until finely chopped. Add the tomatoes, caramelized onions and any oil from the skillet, and process again until finely chopped. Return the mixture to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium-low heat.
• Stir in the ground beef. Sprinkle with the chile powder and 1 teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring occasionally to break up any clumps of meat, until most of the liquid has evaporated and the fat has floated up to the surface, about 30 minutes.
• Taste and adjust the salt, then stir in half the fresh herbs. Sprinkle with garam masala and remaining herbs and serve.

GROUND MEAT KIMBA

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat.
• Heat the onion and garlic until beginning to soften.
• Add curry powder and cumin.
• Cook, stirring ocassionally until spices are aromatic and onion is transparent, about 7 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, place the potatoes in a microwave-safe bowl. Loosely cover with waxed paper. Microwave in 30 second intervals until beginning to soften, about 5 intervals (they will finish cooking in the skillet).
• Add ground turkey (or ground meat of your choice) to skillet. Break into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently.
• Add diced potatoes.
• Add tomatoes and juice.
• Add cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
• Stir a bit, but it's okay if everything is basically in layers.
• When it's bubbling, reduce heat and cover. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring ocassionally, until potatoes are soft and flavorful. Add water or broth if it seems too dry.
• Add lemon juice. Stir well.
• Serve with a dollop of yogurt, or pass the yogurt for diners to add their own.