Recipes with cumin

Keema pimento is a spiced Indian ground beef curry studded with strips of green pepper. Garam masala, cumin, cinnamon and chili build the warmth, with peppers added late so they keep their snap.

Crock pot steak and gravy slow-cooks bite-size round steak in tomato sauce, cumin, and garlic for 8 hours, then thickens into rich gravy. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Baked spaghetti casserole with a Tex-Mex lean: ground beef, tomato sauce, cumin, and green chilies under a melty cheddar top. A cheesy, make-ahead weeknight bake.

Cincinnati-style chili with ground beef, cinnamon, allspice, cumin, and tomato paste simmered 2 to 4 hours, served over vermicelli with cheddar and raw onion.

Toasted cumin, chili powder, enchilada sauce, beans, and corn simmered into a bold Southwestern sauce served over pasta with melted cheddar on top.

Pedernales River chili made Texas-style with coarse ground beef, lard, ground chile, and no beans. A bold, no-frills LBJ-era recipe simmered low for an hour.

Herb-packed chickpea falafel patties loaded with cumin, basil, marjoram, thyme, and tahini, pan-fried until golden brown and stuffed into whole wheat pita pockets with fresh veggies.

Bulk sausage, cumin, jalapeño, and wild rice blend come together in this quick skillet casserole. Ready in 30 minutes for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Vegetarian saffron rice timbales stuffed with spicy black beans and topped with fresh avocado-tomato salsa. A stunning three-component plant-based main dish.

Chunky corn chowder loaded with bell peppers, red potatoes, sausage, and a touch of cumin. Half the corn is pureed for a thick, creamy base. Even better the next day.

Beef skirt steak fajitas marinated in lime juice, tequila, garlic, cumin, and oregano overnight then grilled. Served in warm tortillas with salsa and guacamole.

Slow-simmered pork shoulder stew braised in beer with tomatoes, serrano chile, cumin, and cilantro. A hearty Mexican-style stew served over rice.

Fresh corn kernels sautéed with colorful bell peppers, scallions, and garlic get tossed with halved cherry tomatoes, chipotle chile, and lime juice for a smoky-spicy salad that works hot or cold.

Hearty Southwestern chicken soup with brown rice, corn, diced tomatoes, green chiles, and a cumin-chili broth. A warming one-pot meal ready in 45 minutes.

Thick, hearty steak chili loaded with tender cubed round steak, smoky chili powder, and cumin, simmered low and slow in a rich tomato-salsa base. A cornmeal-flour slurry gives it body that clings to every spoonful.

Ground turkey and black bean chili: a leaner, tomato-paste-thickened weeknight chili with sweet bell peppers, carrots, chili powder, and cumin. Healthier than beef chili, just as satisfying.