Ground Beef Curry

 

1 1/2

cups uncooked regular long-grain white rice

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

2

tablespoons grated gingerroot (about 3 inches)

1

tablespoon tomato paste

1

teaspoon salt

2

teaspoons ground cumin

2

teaspoons chili powder

1

teaspoon garam masala

2

cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes, undrained

3

tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

• 1 Cook rice in water as directed on package.
• 2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, garlic and gingerroot over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain if desired.
• 3 Stir remaining ingredients except cilantro into beef mixture. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
• 4 Serve beef mixture over rice. Garnish with cilantro.