Recipe - Fragrant Indian Beef Stew

2 pound Boneless beef round; cut in
1" cubes
2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
2 tablespoon Butter or margarine
4 cup Finely chopped onion; about
2 pounds
4 lg Cloves garlic; minced
1 tablespoon Minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon Minced jalapeno pepper
2 tablespoon Ground coriander
1 tablespoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 One half teaspoon Salt
One half teaspoon Freshly ground pepper
1 cn Tomatoes; coarsely chopped,
reserve liquid, 14 One half or
16 ounce
Water
2 cup Cauliflower flowerets
8 ounce Carrots; peeled and minced
1 pound Potatoes; peeled and minced
1 cup Frozen peas

1. Pat beef dry on paper towels. Heat oil in large Dutch oven over high
heat. Add half the beef and brown well on all sides. Transfer with a
slotted spoon to a bowl. Repeat with remaining beef and set aside. Drain
oil.

2. Heat oven to 350øF. Melt butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add
onions, garlic, ginger and jalape=F1o. Cook, stirring occasionally, until
lightly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric,
salt and pepper and cook 2 minutes. Add beef, tomatoes with liquid and 2
cups water; bring to a boil. Cover and bake 1 One half hours or until beef is
tender.

3. Meanwhile, bring 1 One half quarts of salted water to a boil in a large
saucepan. Add cauliflower and simmer until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. With a
slotted spoon, transfer to a medium bowl. Cook carrots in the same saucepan
until tender, 5 to 7 minutes, and then add to the cauliflower. Cover
potatoes with hot water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Cook until
tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and add to vegetables.

4. Add vegetables and peas to Dutch oven. Cover and bake until heated
through, about 10 minutes. (Can be made ahead. Cool. Cover and refrigerate
up to 3 days. Heat in 350øF. oven 20 minutes.) Makes 8 servings.

NOTES : We've come up with a special curry blend for this aromatic stew,
packed with spices and veggies. Try it with lamb, too. Prep time: 40
minutes ; Baking time: 1 hour 40 minutes ; Degree of difficulty: Easy
Recipe by: Ladies Home Journal: http://www.lhj.com Recipe by A Standing
Invitation Cookbook
Posted to recipeludigest by "Valerie Whittle" catspaw@inetnow.net on Feb
19, 1998