Spicy Green Bean Skillet with Potatoes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main ingredients

01 - 400g (14oz) ground beef
02 - 400g (14oz) fresh green beans
03 - 3-4 medium potatoes
04 - 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
05 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste
06 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 30ml (2 tablespoons) vegetable oil or ghee
09 - 300ml (1¼ cups) water
10 - Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

→ Spices and seasonings

11 - ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
12 - 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
13 - ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
14 - ½ teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
15 - ½ teaspoon garam masala
16 - Salt to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 1-inch long). Peel the potatoes and dice them into ¾-inch cubes. Dice the tomatoes into small chunks.
02 - Heat the oil or ghee in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
03 - Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste to the skillet, stirring to combine. Sprinkle in all the spices (turmeric, coriander, cumin seeds, chili powder, and garam masala) and stir to coat the meat mixture. Cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom. Add the green beans and potato cubes, stirring to coat them with the spiced mixture.
04 - Pour in the hot water, add salt to taste, and stir well. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes and green beans are tender, stirring occasionally. If the mixture becomes too dry, add a little more water. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.

# Notes:

01 - You can substitute canned diced tomatoes for fresh ones if tomatoes aren't in season.
02 - For extra heat and flavor, add a finely chopped fresh green chili and a tablespoon of grated fresh ginger when cooking the onions.

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