Curried Beef

Name: Curried Beef
Ingredients: 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)

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.