InstantPot Keema

Throw some peas in and have it with rice... or tacos... or by the handful. That good.

Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen peas (optional, omit for keto)

• 1 cup onion chopped

• 1 tablespoon minced ginger

• 1 tablespoon garlic

• 3-4 pieces cinnamon sticks

• 4 pods green or white cardamom

• 1 pound ground beef

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to preferred spice level)

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 tbspn ketchup (optional)

Directions

For the Instant Pot:

1. Set the cup of frozen peas out to thaw (omit for keto)

2. Turn your Instant Pot onto Sauté on high. When the display reads HOT, add your ghee or oil. When the ghee is hot and shimmering, add the cinnamon sticks and the cardamom and let them sizzle for 10 seconds.

3. Add onions, garlic and ginger and let them cook for 3-5 minutes.

4. Add in the ground beef and sauté long enough to break up clumps, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Add in spices and water, and close your Instant Pot.

6. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes, and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure.

7. Mix in the peas if using, and let them heat through and serve.

Old School Stovetop:

1. Set the cup of frozen peas out to thaw (omit for keto)

2. Heat medium saucepan or similar, add your ghee or oil. When the ghee is hot and shimmering, add the cinnamon sticks and the cardamom and let them sizzle for 10 seconds.

3. Add onions, garlic and ginger and let them cook until the onions are lightly browned at the edges, about 5-10 minutes.

4. Add in the ground beef and sauté until the beef is browned.

5. Add in spices and water, and cover the saucepan, letting it simmer until the meat has cooked through.

6. Mix in the peas if using, and let them heat through and serve.

Adapted from TwoSleevers.