Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Curried Ground Beef with Peas and Potatoes
Curried Ground Beef with Peas and Potatoes brings together ginger, curry powder, and ground turmeric. Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. The quick notes will help you get the small jobs lined up before you start.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 35 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 12 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Beef
- Cuisine
- Asian
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
- Budget (estimated)
- Low cost
A few quick notes
1. Give the simmer its place
Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.
2. Set out the finishing ingredient
Keep the finishing ingredient within reach while the main preparation is going on. Add it at the step in the method so the last job is easy to complete.
3. Remember the occasional stir
Keep the pan where you can return for the stirring step in the method. Use the stated heat and finish check while it warms or cooks.
Get to know the ingredients
Ginger
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and cooking oil to a large deep skillet.
Curry powder
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add the curry powder, turmeric, and crushed red pepper and sauté for one minute more.
Ground turmeric
Look at how this ingredient comes into the method: Add the curry powder, turmeric, and crushed red pepper and sauté for one minute more.
Let’s make it
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Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
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How to make it
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The last little job
Keep the last little job in mind
The recipe finishes with this step: Top with sliced green onions and serve hot. Set out what you need for that finish before the cooking gets busy.
A few questions you might have
What should I get ready before starting?
Set out the skillet. Read the first preparation step before you get going: Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and cooking oil to a large deep skillet.
Which little step is worth remembering?
Keep the simmering stage in the sequence when planning the meal. Follow the heat and texture checks in that step rather than rushing straight to the finish.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Keep this part of the method in view: Once the broth reaches a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and allow it to continue to simmer for 10 minutes with the lid in place (stir occasionally).
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 4. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: Budget Bytes. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
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