Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)

Name: Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) ground beef (keema); 2 tbsp oil or ghee; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ginger, grated; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 tsp garam masala; Salt, to taste; ½ cup water; Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Optional: 1 green chili, slit

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Savory, spiced, and deeply satisfying — Keema Aloo is a classic South Asian comfort dish made with ground meat (keema) and tender potatoes (aloo), simmered in a richly seasoned onion-tomato base.

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Origin Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)

Popular in both Indian and Pakistani households, Keema Aloo is a homestyle favorite that showcases the beauty of everyday ingredients elevated with warm spices. Traditionally made with beef or mutton, chicken or lamb versions are also common.

What I Love About This Recipe

It’s hearty and full of bold flavor — yet incredibly versatile. Serve it with roti, rice, or even stuff it into parathas. It’s a great make-ahead meal that only gets better the next day.

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Keema Aloo (Ground Beef and Potatoes)

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

1 lb (450g) ground beef (keema)
2 tbsp oil or ghee
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1 tsp garam masala
Salt, to taste
½ cup water
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: 1 green chili, slit

Directions

Heat oil in a deep skillet or pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in garlic and ginger, cooking for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add chopped tomatoes, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften and oil begins to separate.
Add ground beef and cook until browned and fully crumbled.
Stir in potatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Sprinkle garam masala and green chili (if using). Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice, roti, or naan.