New Zealand Mince Stew

• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
• 1 tablespoon black pepper, rounded
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup water

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat, then add onions & saute until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from pot & set aside.
2. Add ground beef to the pot & cook until evenly brown, about 5 minutes.
3. Add garlic & cook for 2 minutes, then stir in browned onions & cook on high heat for 3-5 minutes.
4. Stir in 1/2 cup of water, then reduce heat & cover, simmering for 20 minutes.
5. Stir in ketchup, beef stock & teriyaki sauce. Season with pepper, curry powder, garlic powder & onion powder.
6. Cover & simmer for about 2 hours.
7. Mix together 1 tablespoon of flour & 1/4 cup of water, then stir it into the stew & cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
8. Very tasty served with toasted whole wheat bread.

vegetable oil, onions, lean ground beef, garlic, water, ketchup, beef stock, teriyaki sauce, black pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, onion powder, flour, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/new-zealand-mince-stew-370007 (may not work)