Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas
Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas brings tender beef and sweet peas together with tomatoes, curry masala, and a gentle warmth from paprika and chili. The buttery base and hint of coconut round out the sauce with richness and subtle sweetness. Serve it over rice or flatbread for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual gathering that craves bold, homestyle flavor.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 48
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and the garlic; cook and stir until the onion turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the beef; cook until it is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- 2
Stir the tomatoes, peas, curry powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, and pepper into the beef mixture; cook until it thickens, about 20 minutes. Garnish with the coconut.
- Calories 557.51 kcal High 28%
- Protein 24.44 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 31.12 g 11%
- Total Fat 35.45 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 17.73 g High 89%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 104.03 mg High 35%
- Sodium 490.48 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.0 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 6.02 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 136.22 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 4.43 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 632.48 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 144.62 mcg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin C 29.53 mg Good Source 33%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 557.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder, Curry Powder, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 557.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas healthy?
- Kima: Spiced Ground Beef with Peas has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 557.51 calories and 24.44 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 490.48 mg (21% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 17.73 g (89% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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