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Spiced Ground Meat Curry

A quick, weeknight-friendly curry with ground meat, tomato, and warm spices, ready in about 20 minutes. Serve over rice or with flatbread.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
350
Protein
25g
Spiced Ground Meat Curry
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add the 1 diced onion and cook, stirring, until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp curry powder, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the 2 chopped tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  5. Step 5

    Garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • knife
  • cutting board

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