Keema (Ground Beef Casserole)

This is an Indian or Pakistani dish. Cinnamon is on of my favourite spices but I would never have thought to try it in a savoury dish before now.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  cups  canned crushed tomatoes
• 1  cup  frozen peas or 1  cup corn
• 1  cup  diced potato
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1  tablespoon curry powder
•  salt
•  pepper

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in pan with onions until browned.
2. Add tomatoes, peas or corn, potatoes and spices along with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Bring to a simmer, cover and cook for 25 minutes or till potatoes are done.
4. Add water if it becomes too thick. It should have the consistency of chili.
5. Serve over rice or couscous.