Curried Ground Beef

• 3 -4 tablespoons oil
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (optional)
• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup red wine (can use up to 1 cup)
• 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 small bay leaves
• 3 -5 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 -2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 -4 medium granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
• salt and pepper
• water (if needed)

1. In a Dutch oven or large skillet heat oil.
2. Add in the onions; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until soft, adding in the garlic and ginger the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Add in the ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Add in all remaining ingredients except the apples and water; stir with a wooden spoon; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Add in the chopped apples and cook uncovered for another 25-30 minutes (or until apples are soft.
6. If the mixture is too thick add in some water.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

oil, onions, fresh garlic, fresh ginger, ground beef, tomato paste, red wine, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, curry powder, turmeric, paprika, salt, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/curried-ground-beef-180768 (may not work)