Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 1 kg beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp curry powder
• 4 cups beef broth or water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 bunch fresh coriander, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, heat the oil and brown the beef in batches. Set aside.

2. 2

   In the same pot, sauté the onions until soft. Add garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until the tomatoes break down.

4. 4

   Stir in the curry powder, then return the beef to the pot.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth, bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat, cover and cook for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Add the potatoes and carrots. Simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables and beef are tender.

7. 7

   Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in coriander before serving.