Lazy Beef Vindaloo

• 2 -3 lbs beef chuck (the same meat for beef stew)
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 14 ounces coconut milk
• 3 ounces tomato paste
• 6 bay leaves
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
• 3 beef bouillon cubes
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 2 tablespoons coriander
• 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon powdered ginger
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)

1. Sprinkle beef with salt & pepper; make sure all sides are well seasoned.
2. In a Dutch oven or big pot, heat extra virgin olive oil to where it starts to sheen.
3. Add beef to pot and brown on all sides.
4. Once meat is browned, DO NOT DRAIN GREASE, lower heat and add coconut milk and HALF a can of tomato paste (3 ounces). Proceed to add the REST of the ingredients, EXCEPT THE ONION.
5. ***If you don't like your food VERY SPICEY -- Add the Cinnamon or the Cinnamon Stick -- it will cut the heat down, also a teaspoon of sugar will make it even milder***.
6. Simmer for 1 hour & 15 minutes stirring occasionally; add diced onion, continue to cook for 15 more minutes.
7. DONE!
8. *SERVE WITH JASMINE RICE TO ENHANCE FLAVORS*.

beef chuck, extra virgin olive oil, coconut milk, tomato paste, bay leaves, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, onion powder, garlic, chili powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper, curry powder, cumin, coriander, cracked black pepper, powdered ginger, kosher salt, thyme, cinnamon, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lazy-beef-vindaloo-226163 (may not work)