Heat a 15-inch skillet over medium heat. Once it comes to temperature, drizzle in the olive oil.
Add the diced onion and bay leaves to the skillet. Cook ingredients, stirring occasionally until fragrant and translucent.
Add in the garlic, ground cumin, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well for 2 minutes.
Add in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula until it’s crumbled. Add the salt and the turmeric. Continue cooking, stirring until the beef has browned and you see a few toasted pieces.
Add in the peas and corn and continue stirring for another 2-3 minutes. Add in the tomato puree or nomato sauce, bringing everything to a simmer. Stir well, cooking until the sauce reduces by half.
Serve hot with a wedge of lime.