Spicy Matoke

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 medium plantains green, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
• 1 small onions coarsley chopped
• 1 each hot chili peppers fresh, seeded, chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander seeds chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
• 1 cup spinach well washed
• 2 tablespoons butter unsalted, softened
• 1/2 cup coconut freshly grated

1. In a 5-quart Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle the beef with the salt and pepper.
3. In batches, add the beef and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
4. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the browned beef to a plate and set it aside.
5. Add the onion and chile pepper to the Dutch oven.
6. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until the onion has softened, about 3 minutes.
7. Add the curry powder and coriander, and stir for 1 minute.
8. Return the beef to the Dutch oven, and stir in the water.
9. Reduce the heat to low and cook, covered, until the meat is tender and the liquid has almost com- pletely evaporated, about 1 hour.
10. (If the stew looks as if it's drying out, add a little more water.)
11. Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
12. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish.
13. In a large bowl, combine the plantains and spinach, and mash together with a fork until fairly smooth.
14. Stir in the beef stew.
15. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, and dot the top with the butter.
16. Bake until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.
17. Sprinkle with the grated coconut if desired, and serve immediately.

vegetable oil, beef chuck, water, plantains green, salt, black pepper, coarsley, hot chili peppers, curry powder, coriander seeds, lemon juice fresh, butter, coconut freshly

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/spicy-matoke-43279 (may not work)