Extraordinary Entree: Stewed Ground Beef, previously Kheema

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (ground turkey or ground lamb works well, too)
1 packet Sazon
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons Green Grind Seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, minced (I love garlic!)
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon geera (optional)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon store-bought or homemade garam masala (I'll post a homemade recipe as soon as I test one!)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, optional
4 medium vine ripened tomatoes, chopped
1-1/2 cup water
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup frozen peas and diced carrots, thawed
2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus a few extra leaves for garnish


Directions

Season ground beef with onion powder, garlic powder, Sazon, and Green Grind Seasoning.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until onion is translucent but do not allow garlic to burn.

Stir in the ginger, geera, coriander, paprika, garam masala, cumin and cayenne (if using), and cook for 1 minute.

Add the beef, breaking up lumps with a spoon, and saute until the meat is no longer pink.

Add the tomatoes & water, and season with salt and pepper.

Smash the tomato into the mixture, creating a tomato sauce.

Heat through and allow sauce to reduce by 1/4.

Sprinkle in the frozen diced carrots and peas. Stir well and simmer, partially covered.

Stir in the vinegar and chopped cilantro, and let simmer for at least 10 minutes.

Serve with roti or over rice.

Adapted from Aarti Party on Foodnetwork.com.