Ground Beef Curry

A much simpler ground beef curry with potatoes. Serve over rice or serve as a stew with nana bread and some raita. From Canadian Living 2004 Issue.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  onion, chopped
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup  mild indian curry paste
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2  potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup  frozen peas
• 1⁄4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1  tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped (or 2 tsp dried)

Directions

1. in nonstick skillet saute beef over med-high heat, breaking up with a spoon until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
2. drain off fat.
3. transfer to a bowl. add oil to pan, fry onion, and jalapeno (if using) until golden, for about 4 minutes. add curry paste, cook stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. stir in beef, tomatoes, potatoes and salt, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
5. add peas, half of the coriander and the mint, heat through.
6. sprinkle with remaining coriander and serve.