Minced Beef Curry

Servings: - 6 cups

Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder see below
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1-2 whole chilli pepper
  • 2 -3 tomatoes , chopped
  • 2 cups diced potatoes , medium
  • 1 pound ground beef (minced beef)
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper , optional. (Also coriander, cumin, turmeric, fenugreek, etc.)
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 cup Frozen peas , thawed
  • 2-3 tablespoons parsley or cilantro
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 1/2 -2 cups water (more or less for desired consistency)

Instructions
  1. In a medium-large skillet, add oil, onions, garlic, ginger, curry, paprika and chili pepper sauté, for about 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent any burns. Followed by tomatoes, continue cooking for about 3 minutes
  2. Add potatoes and minced meat, cayenne pepper, white pepper, mix until ingredients have been thoroughly combined
  3. Pour in water then , bring to a boil then simmer for about 15 minutes or more until potatoes are tender.
  4. Finally throw in peas, cook for another minute or two, add parsley, and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Remove from the heat and let it cool. You may prepare this a day in advance.