Beef Kheema

Ingredients

• 2 tsp butter
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp dried ginger
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper or less if you want less spice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 dried chili pepper ground in food processor (seeds removed)
• 2 TBSP fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 8oz can tomato sauce
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables

Instructions

1. In large saute pan, heat butter and onions on medium heat till onions are tender. Add garlic, cook another 2 minutes. Add ground meat and brown.
2. Add all dry spices including salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
3. Add chopped dried chili pepper, cilantro, bay leaf, tomato sauce and 1/2 cup water. Add frozen vegetables and simmer about twenty minutes.