Curried Beef

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 lb lean beef, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup beef broth (or more)
• 2 sprigs thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 -3 tablespoons flour (optional)
• 1/2 cup cold water (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large saucepan, over medium heat.
• 2 add onions, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper and curry powder. stir until onions begin to soften.
• 3 add beef, and stir until meat is browned and well coated with the spice mixture.
• 4 add broth, thyme, salt and pepper. bring to a boil.
• 5 reduce heat, then simmer, covered, for 1 to 1-1/2 hours, or until the meat is tender. meat should be almost covered with liquid at all times. add more broth if necessary.
• 6 if you like a thicker gravy, mix together the cold water and flour. bring the curry to a boil, and stir whilst adding the water/flour mix. simmer until thickened.