Curried Beef

Prep Time:  20 min.       Cook Time:  1 hr.
Serves:  6
Perfect Partner:  Basmati Rice

Ingredients:
4 T. vegetable or olive oil, divided
1-1/2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
1 small onion, cut into rings
4 cloves minced garlic
2 T. chopped green chilies
1 T. lemon juice
1 2-in. piece fresh ginger, peeled (or 1/2 t. ground ginger)
2 t. ground cumin
1 t. dried thyme
1 t. ground coriander
2 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
1-1/2 c. beef broth

1. Heat 2 T. oil in large skillet over medium heat; add beef and chopped onion.  Cook until beef is browned and onion is soft, about 10 min.
2. Puree garlic, chilies, lemon juice, ginger and spices to a paste.
3. Increase skillet to medium-high heat.  Add beef, ginger paste, cinnamon and bay leaves, and beef broth to skillet.
4. Cook on low until beef is tender, about 1 hour.
5. In a separate skillet, heat remaining 2 T. oil, and saute onion rings and set aside, keeping warm.
6. Uncover beef, and boil until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
7. Remove cinnamon sticks and bay leaves.
8. Place onion rings on top of beef to serve.

Source:  Easy Everyday Cooking