Indian Spiced Beef Stew

 

2 pounds beef, cubed

1 big onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 tablespoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon coriander

1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon lemon zest

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 cup beef stock

1/4 cup coriander, chopped

2 tablespoons oil

1. heat the oil and cook onions until translucent. Add garlic and spices and sauté. 

2. stir in tomatoes and sugar and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, pour into food processor and blend into a paste

3. brown meat on all sides, pour in spice paste, stock and lemon zest. Cook for 1 hour or until meat is very tender. Mix in coriander at the end of cooking time