Turkey Keema with Bell Peppers (Whole30)
If you ask me what is the most versatile protein to cook and use in a variety of ways, it would have to be ground meat. I always make a big batch of flavorful ground turkey and use it throughout the week. You can use any other ground meat as well, but my favorite is turkey. I usually thrown in some veggies while cooking to give it unique flavor and add in those micronutrients and fiber. In this recipe I used bell peppers, I have also used spinach, green peas and cabbage. For an Indian Whole30 compliant meal, the keema can be eaten with a side of cauli rice and veggies , or in a delicious keema bowl with salad leaves, roasted potatoes, onions and peppers topped with avocado and chutney. As a Gluten Free meal, it can be added to gluten free tacos, eaten with just plain rice or as a topping on nachos. It is bursting with flavor so you can even just eat it out of the pan, like I do many times!
Ingredients
- 2 lb2 lb2 lb Ground Turkey, or ground meat of chouce

- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Onion
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Ginger Root, ground or chopped finely

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Garlic, chopped or crushed

- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Tomato Paste

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Ghee, or avocado oil

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Salt

- 2 sprigs2 sprigs2 sprigs Cilantro, Use leaves
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Cumin Seed, Whole
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Coriander, Ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Turmeric Powder

- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Garam Masala

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chili Powder, or paprika for less heat
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp1.5 tsp Fennel Seed, powdered , optional but highly recommend

- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Cinnamon Stick, Whole, optional
- 3 whole3 whole3 whole Cloves, Whole, or ground, optional

Spices
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Add Ghee to a pan on medium heat and throw in the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cloves ( powdered) till they sizzle. If you don’t have cinnamon and cloves you can omit these , but they do add a lot of flavor
- Brown the chopped onions for a few minutes
- Add ginger and garlic and sauté for a few minutes
- After this, in go the bell peppers, I use red and yellow ones but you can even use green or orange. Stir around for 5 minutes till the peppers are browned
- Add the ground turkey and with a wooden spatula, break down the meat and keep stirring it till it browns evenly and is in small-ish chunks.
- Once the meat has browned, incorporate the spice powders into the meat and veggies on low heat for 5 minutes
- The last step is to add in the tomato paste. I used the Whole30 compatible canned version but you can also add in fresh tomato puree
- Once its mixed in, cover the pan with a lid and let is steam for 10 minutes on low heat. Check the meat every few minutes and give it a good stir. You will know its ready when the color of the tomatoes is well incorporated into the meat
- Garnish with cilantro leaves
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Coconut Free Egg Free GAPS Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Nut Free Paleo Poultry Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free Whole30| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 523 |
| Fat: | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 13 g |
| Protein: | 63 g |
| Cholesterol: | 250 g |
| Sodium: | 972 mg |
| Fiber: | 5 g |
| Sugars: | 4 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated for total recipe. | |




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