Easy Jalfreezi Recipe

Name: Easy Jalfreezi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons cooking oil; 1 teaspoon onion salt; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 bell pepper, diced; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; 12 lb sliced mushrooms; 1 cup water; 1 tomatoes; 1 serrano pepper, diced (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons cooking oil
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon minced ginger
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
12 lb sliced mushrooms
1 cup water
1 tomatoes
1 serrano pepper, diced (optional)

1
Brown 1 lb ground beef - drain the fat and set aside.
2
In a bowl, mix 1 can of tomato paste, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp onion salt, 1 tsp garam masala, mix and set aside.
3
Dice one red or green bell pepper and half a large onion.
4
Fry peppers and onions in a light coating of cooking oil (just enough to coat the pan) until the onions are translucent.
5
Add 1 Tb.
6
minced ginger, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp garam masala (reserving 1 tsp), 1 tsp cumin, and 1/8 tsp red pepper, pinch of black pepper and stir fry 2 minutes.
7
Reduce heat to medium.
8
Add to the skillet 1/2 lb sliced mushrooms, tomato paste mixture and 1 cup of water.
9
Mix well and cook for 1 minute longer.
10
Return the browned ground beef and add 1 tomato cut into small wedges (you could also put some boiled potato wedges if you like).
11
Serve over rice.
12
Add diced serrano peppers for spicier taste buds.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons turmeric, and more.

Yes, Easy Jalfreezi 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!

Easy Jalfreezi

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