
Ground Beef Haleem
A slow-simmered pakistani pot of ground beef, root vegetables and rich broth — dinner that tastes like a warm kitchen on a cold day. Ready in 125 minutes including prep.
Ingredients
- Garam Masala1 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion2, chopped
- Garlic4 cloves, minced
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Potato3 medium, cubed
- Ground Beef450 g
- Carrot2, thickly sliced
- Lentils200 g
- Stock or Broth750 ml
- Fried Onions80 g
- Wheat100 g, soaked
Optional extras
- Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
Instructions
- 1
Warm the Ghee in a heavy casserole and brown the ground beef well on all sides — real colour means real flavour.
- 2
Lift the ground beef out, soften the onion and garlic in the same pot, then add the garam masala.
- 3
Return the ground beef, tip in the potato and carrot, and pour over the stock.
- 4
Cover and let it murmur gently for 35-40 minutes until everything is spoon-tender and the broth has body.
- 5
Season with salt and cracked pepper, then shower with fresh cilantro right before serving.
Chef's tip
Prep everything before the heat goes on — pakistani cooking moves fast once it starts.
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Video: Beef Degi Haleem Recipe by Asad Memon-Food Fusion · on YouTube