Busy Mum's Beef and Vegetable Keema Recipe

Name: Busy Mum's Beef and Vegetable Keema
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon mild curry paste; ½ teaspoon cumin; 500 g beef mince, very lean; 1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 carrots, diced; 12 butternut pumpkin, diced; 1 stalk celery, sliced; 1 (420 g) can chickpeas, drained; ¾ cup frozen corn; ¾ cup frozen peas; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 3 cups cooked couscous or 3 cups cooked rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon mild curry paste
½ teaspoon cumin
500 g beef mince, very lean
1 (400 g) can diced tomatoes
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 carrots, diced
12 butternut pumpkin, diced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 (420 g) can chickpeas, drained
¾ cup frozen corn
¾ cup frozen peas
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
3 cups cooked couscous or 3 cups cooked rice, to serve

1
Heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion for 2 - 3 minutes, without browning.
2
Add the garlic, curry paste and cumin and stir-fry until fragrant.
3
Add the mince and stir-fry until the meat has a crumbly appearance and is no longer red.
4
Add the tomato, bay leaf, soy sauce, carrots, butternut, celery and chick peas.
5
Place the lid on the saucepan and simmer for about 20 minutes, until the carrots and butternut are soft.
6
Add the corn and peas and reheat to simmering point.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Add salt and pepper and check the taste; add more if needed.
9
Serve on couscous or rice, topped with the fresh herbs.

3230

kcal

Calories

271

Fat

160

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 tablespoon mild curry paste, and more.

Yes, Busy Mum's Beef and Vegetable Keema falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Busy Mum's Beef and Vegetable Keema

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Variations & substitutions

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