Kima (Ground Beef and Peas)

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This kima was a family-favorite food as I was growing up. It's fast and easy. Serve on a bed of rice.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 3 tablespoons butter

  • 1 cup chopped onion

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • 1 tablespoon Masala curry powder

  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • ½ teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

  • ¼ cup flaked coconut, or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in beef; cook until crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain excess fat.

  2. Stir tomatoes, peas, curry powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper into beef mixture; cook until thickened, about 20 minutes. Garnish with coconut.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

420 Calories
31g Fat
15g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 420
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 31g 39%
Saturated Fat 16g 79%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 1053mg 46%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 5g 18%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 49mg 4%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 580mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.