KOFTA KEEMA (MEAT SAUCE)

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 20m

Yield About 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
Salt to taste if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a saucepan and add onions. Cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add meat and cook, chopping down with edge of a heavy metal spoon, until meat loses raw look.
  • Add the water and continue cooking, stirring often, until liquid is reduced by about half. Stir in tomato paste. Continue cooking about 5 minutes and add garlic. Cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes more or until reduced to about 2 cups. Add salt and pepper. Keep hot until ready to use. Serve with aushak (scallion dumplings).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 11 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 351 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Shawn Smith
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The meatballs are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is incredibly rich and complex. I served it over basmati rice, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be maki


Dipa Adhiker
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful. I love serving it over rice or pasta, but it's also great as a filling for wraps or sandwic


Traneah Parker
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The meatballs are easy to make, and the sauce comes together in minutes. I served it over pasta, and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this again.


Caroline Likezo
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I made this dish for my family last night, and they loved it! The meatballs were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Krishna Niroula
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover lamb. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I served it over rice, and it was a delicious meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


AVERY DAVID
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This is my go-to recipe for kofta keema meat sauce. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful. I love serving it over basmati rice, but it's also gre


Orefile Matjila
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. The meatballs were a bit dry, and the sauce was a bit thin. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Pato Naro
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was thick and rich. I served it over rice, and it was a perfect meal. I'll definitely be making this again.


Loudner
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I made this dish for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the meatballs, and the sauce was incredible. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Efraimu Tende
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This is one of my favorite recipes for kofta keema meat sauce. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The meatballs are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful. I love serving it over basmati rice, but it


Emily Bertelsen
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely try it again, but I'll use less chili next time.


Diana Dinzey
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I've made this kofta keema meat sauce several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and the results are always impressive. The meatballs are always perfectly cooked, and the sauce is always rich and flavorful. I love serving it o


Stefani
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This kofta keema meat sauce was an absolute delight! The flavors were incredibly rich and complex, with the perfect balance of spices. The meatballs were tender and juicy, and the sauce was thick and flavorful. I served it over basmati rice, and it w