East Indian-Style Spiced Beef With Rice

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Cook Time: 60 Minutes

Ready In: 90 Minutes

Servings: 4

The house smells great while this is cooking.

Ingredients:

2 lbs beef stew meat

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

8 garlic cloves, chopped

4 teaspoons paprika

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground coriander

3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 bay leaves

1 cinnamon stick (apx 2-inch piece)

1 1/2 cups water, divided

6 tablespoons plain yogurt

hot cooked rice

chopped peanuts (optional)

Directions:

1. Brown meat in oil in a large pot. Remove with a slotted spoon.
2. Cook onion and garlic in pot for about 4-5 minutes, stirring (don't let garlic burn).
3. Add all spices. Stir.
4. Stir in meat and 1/4 cup water.
5. Stir in 1 tablespoons yogurt until well combined. Continue adding yogurt 1 tablespoons at a time.
6. Stir in remaining 1-1/4 cup water.
7. Cover. Simmer on low heat for 1 hour.
8. Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
9. Serve over hot, cooked rice.
10. Garnish with chopped peanuts if desired.

By RecipeOfHealth.com