Curried Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time1 Hr 30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Oil1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Beef chuck or round roast - 2 pounds, cut in 2- inch chunks
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm) (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Beef Stock1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Vinegar1/4 Cup (16 tbs) (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Carrots - 3, cut in 2-inch pieces
 Celery - 2 stalks, cut in 2- inch pieces
 Potatoes3 (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Onions3 (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Salt To Taste (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)
 Ground pepper1 To taste (Curry powder - 1 tablespoon)

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Arrange the ingredients.

MAKING
2) In a Dutch oven, heat the oil to sizzling.
3) To the oil, add the beef and brown on one side without crowding the pan, then turn to brown the next side, continuing until all brown.
4) Do in batches if necessary.
5) Take out meat from the pan and set aside.
6) Add the curry powder and garlic.
7) Stir in the stock and vinegar.
8) Boil the liquid, cleaning the pan by stirring sides and bottom to get the goodness.
9) Return the meat, reduce the heat, and simmer 3/4 hour, covered.
10) Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions.
11) Cover the pan and cook until vegetables are cooked but not mushy, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
12) From the top, skim the fat.
13) Again boil the stew, until slightly thickened.
14) Add salt and pepper to taste.
15) May be made one or two days in advance and reheated before serving.

SERVING
16) Serve the piping hot stew with steamed rice.
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