North Indian Bison Keema
A warmly spiced North Indian bison keema braised with sweet summer peppers and tomatoes, served over basmati rice for a practical one-skillet dinner.
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Ingredients
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Simple Truth® 90/10 Natural Ground Bison Pack 1 LB1 pound $11.99
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Kroger® Tri-Color Bell Peppers10 ounces $3.99
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Fresh On the Vine Red Tomatoes by the Bunch8 ounces $2.49
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Private Selection® Walla Walla Sweet Onions4 ounces $3.99
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Kroger® Basmati Rice1/2 cup $3.79
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Organic Ginger Root1 tablespoon grated $3.99
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Kroger® Whole Garlic Bulbs2 cloves $2.99
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Organic Cilantro1/4 cup chopped $1.69
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Water1 cup
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Neutral cooking oil1 tablespoon
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Tomato paste1 tablespoon
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Garam masala1 1/2 teaspoons
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Ground cumin1 teaspoon
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Ground coriander1 teaspoon
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Ground turmeric1/4 teaspoon
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Cayenne pepper1/8 teaspoon
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Kosher salt1 teaspoon
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Ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- Rinse 1/2 cup basmati rice. Combine the 1/2 cup basmati rice with 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes, then remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Dice 4 ounces Walla Walla sweet onion and slice 10 ounces tri-color bell peppers. Heat 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook the 4 ounces diced onion and 10 ounces sliced bell peppers for 6 minutes, then transfer the 14-ounce cooked vegetable mixture to a plate.
- Add 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil and 1 pound ground bison to the skillet. Season the 1 pound ground bison with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles.
- Grate 1 tablespoon ginger and mince 2 garlic cloves. Stir the 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper into the browned bison; cook for 1 minute.
- Chop 8 ounces tomatoes. Add the 8 ounces chopped tomatoes, 1/4 cup water, 14 ounces cooked vegetable mixture, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper to the skillet; partially cover and simmer for 10 minutes, until saucy and the bison reaches 160°F.
- Chop 1/4 cup cilantro and fold 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro into the braise; remove the skillet from the heat and rest for 3 minutes.
- Fluff the cooked rice, divide it between two shallow bowls, spoon over the bison keema, and finish both plates with 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
Total time: 45 minutes
Estimated cost: $17–$20
Health notes: About 710 calories per serving, with roughly 48 grams protein, 52 grams carbohydrates, and 26 grams fat.
Drink pairing: The 2022 Circumference Cabernet Sauvignon complements the bison and toasted spices; keep the cayenne restrained so the wine stays smooth.