Sometimes, recipes can be adjusted to introduce children to the world of spices. Providing an exotic dish once a month can really open up their palates.
This dish takes just under 2 hours if you include preparation and cooking time. Superb for a Sunday meal.
SLOW-BRAISED BEEF
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 lbs boneless stewing beef, cut into one-inch cubes
- 4 diced onions
- 2 tbsp grated ginger
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- ¾ cup plain yogurt
- 3 diced tomatoes
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp salt and more salt to taste
- 1 lb spinach
- freshly ground pepper
METHOD:
- Heat 2 tbsp. of the oil in a large, heavy pot. Add the beef and sear on all sides, about five minutes. Transfer the beef out of the pot and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil into the pot and heat at medium. Add the onions and sauté until translucent.
- Add the ginger, garlic, coriander, cayenne and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered about 4 minutes.
- Add the meat back in and throw in the tomatoes, water and 11/2 tsp. salt. Raise the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and cook until the meat is tender, about an hour.
- Rinse the spinach and steam until wilted, drain the excess water and chop coarsely.
- Stir the spinach into the stew (after its done) and simmer uncovered for a few minutes. Salt and pepper to taste. Serves 4 to 6 people.
This is a great dish to partner with rice and if you like extra chili-heat, fling more cayenne in the mix.
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