Beef Curry

  • 1 lbs beef (approx. 500g)
  • 1 can tomato purée or blended tomatoes (see notes) (approx. 14 oz or 400 grams – use more or less tomatoes, depending on how you prefer your stew)
  • 1 tomato medium-sized
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1½ onions medium-sized
  • 2 red bell peppers
  • 3 teaspoons Simba Mbili garlic powder
  • 3-4 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili beef masala
  • ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili black pepper ground
  • 1 teaspoon Simba Mbili paprika
  • ½ teaspoon Simba Mbili turmeric
  • ¾ cup water (see notes)
  • ⅓ cup chopped cilantro (coriander)
  • Use your chopping board to cut your beef into stewing chunks. Season it with a teaspoon of salt, curry powder, beef masala, turmeric, garlic powder, paprika and black pepper and allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
  • Using your blender, process onion, the remaining salt, tomato, red bell pepper and tomato purée.
  • Under high heat, heat a medium-sized pot or pan, then add the oil. Add the beef chunks and allow them to brown (about 2-5 minutes) on each side. Turn and allow the other side to brown for about 2 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste. Fry for a further 2-5 minutes until brown and fragrant, then add the blended tomato mixture and stir.
  • Simmer for 30-45 minutes (see notes below), stirring from time to time. You can add water, a little at a time, if you prefer more sauce or if your pan feels too dry. Also check for salt and pepper at this point and add some more, if preferred.
  • Garnish with some coriander or parsley. Serve while hot and enjoy with your favourite side dish.