Masala Beef with Ginger and Curry Leaf

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons masala spice blend
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3 tablespoons freshly chopped curry leaves
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup water

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until it is no longer pink, about 7 minutes.
3. Stir in the masala spice blend, ground ginger, grated ginger, cumin and curry leaves. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Add the water, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Interesting Facts

• Masala is an Indian spice blend that typically includes black pepper, ginger, cumin, and other spices.
• Curry leaves are a common ingredient in Indian cooking and have a distinctive, nutty flavor.
• Ginger is a common ingredient in Indian cooking and is believed to have medicinal benefits.