2 lb boneless beef stew meat
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp tumeric
1/2 cup veg oil
2 yellow onions,finely chopped
5 cl garlic, minced
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/4 cup cumin
1 tbsp coriander
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp cardamon
1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
4 medium potatoes, peeled, quartered
5 cup water
Directions
In a bowl, mix beef, salt and tumeric. Heat oil in a pot on medium.
Add onion, garlic and ginger and sautee 3 min. Add the beef mix and
spices and sautee 5 min. Add the water, cover and simmer til beef
tender. Add potatoes and simmer another 20 min.
Servings: 4 servings
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Categories: Beef; Meat; Potato; Stew; Vegetable
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