Louwtjie & Christiaan Barnard's Curried Beef

By Carolanne

Ingredients

• 4 pounds stew beef, cut into small to medium pieces
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup water
• 2 large sweet yellow onions, chopped into medium dice
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 cups white long-grain, basmati or brown rice
• Condiments: shredded coconut, chopped peanuts, mango chutney, sliced bananas, diced tomatoes, chopped green pepper (Other condiment ideas: golden raisins, chopped red or yellow peppers, diced green onions, chopped apples)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine beef, oil, water and onions in a large oven-safe pot; bring to a simmer and cook over medium heat half an hour. Add seasonings and mix well. Place in 325-degree oven for 2 hours, stirring every half-hour.
During final hour, cook rice according to package directions.
Serve curry with rice and an array of condiments.