Beef Keema Mattar

A super flavorful Indian spiced ground meat and pea dish! You can make this one on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot and use your choice of ground meat. I used ground beef and opted for using snow peas instead of regular peas in this one, which definitely gave the meal some texture. If you are not a fan of a more fibrous pea then stick to regular peas or pair with a different vegetable altogether. Full disclosure, by the end of the week I was definitely snow pea'd out. The only spice that might not be in your pantry already is the Garam Masala, but if you invest in the spice you can easily search my blog for other recipes that use that spice - I have posted plenty of other delicious recipes that use the spice. This was a delicious change to the typical ground meat recipes and one I will for sure be making again!​
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Beef Keema Mattar 
Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh Ginger root, grated 
• 1 teaspoon ground Turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Paprika powder 
• 1 teaspoon ground Cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ground Coriander
• 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
• 1 lb Ground Meat
• 2 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup frozen peas, snow peas, or snap peas

Directions:
Stovetop

1. Heat the oil in a large pot at medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onions have softened.
3. Adjust the heat to low and add all the spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.
4. Add ground meat. Break it up with your spoon as everything comes together.
5. Add the tomato paste and then season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and then simmer on low covered for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Add the peas and cook until the peas are done. Adjust the seasoning if needed.

Instant Pot                              

1. Turn Instant Pot onto Sauté Mode.
2. Add oil and let heat.
3. Add onion, garlic and ginger to the oil and cook until the onions have softened about 2-3 minutes.
4. Add all the spices. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until aromatic.
5. Add ground meat and break up meat with your spoon as you mix the onions with the ground meat.
6. Add tomato paste and then season with salt and pepper.
7. Turn Instant Pot Off.
8. Place lid on the Instant Pot and Pressure Valve to Sealing.
9. Cook on Low Pressure for 6 minutes.
10. Let Natural Release for 10 minutes.
11. Open lid and turn on Saute Mode and add the peas and cook 1-2 minutes.

Notes:
Pro Tip: Chop onions into large chunks and place in food processor along with garlic cloves and peeled ginger and pulse gently until just mixed. SAVES TIME AND TEARS!

Original recipe found here