Sweet And Spicy Beef Curry

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb beef stew meat, trimmed and cubed
• 1 None onion, sliced
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tbsp curry powder or paste
• 2 None carrots, peeled and sliced
• 2 None celery stalks, sliced
• 4 None baby potatoes, quartered
• 1 None apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 2 cups stock or water
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch, mixed with 2 tbsp water
• None None Chopped parsley, to serve
• None None Pappadums, to serve

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan on high heat. Brown the meat in batches, for 3-4 mins, turning. Transfer the beef to a plate.
2. Reduce the heat to medium. Saute the onion and garlic for 2-3 mins, until the onion is tender. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 min. Add the vegetables and cook for 1-2 mins, stirring. Return the meat to the pan with the apple and raisins.
3. Stir in the stock, vinegar and sugar and season to taste. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, until the meat is tender.
4. Gradually add the cornstarch mixture, stirring. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat and simmer for 3 mins. Sprinkle with parsley and serve with pappadums.

olive oil, beef stew meat, onion, clove garlic, curry, carrots, celery stalks, baby potatoes, apple, raisins, stock, vinegar, brown sugar, cornstarch, parsley

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