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Trinidad Beef Curry

A Trinidad Recipe
From the Kitchen of:  Trini

1-1/2	lbs.	Beef, cut into cubes (trim off excess fat)
2	lg.	Onion
1	inch piece	Fresh ginger root
3	cloves	Garlic
2		Green chili peppers
3	tbsp	Oil
4	tbsp	Curry powder
		Salt, pepper to taste
2-1/2	C	Coconut milk

1. Finely chop onions, ginger root and garlic, remove stalks and seeds from chili peppers and chop finely too.
2. Heat oil in heavy pot, add the chopped ingredients and stir-fry until light brown.
3. Add curry powder and continue frying for a few minutes more (may have to add a little water so that the spices will not burn.)
4. Add meat and continue stirring until it is well-browned and coated with the spice mixture.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste and continue stirring.
6. Add coconut milk, stir thoroughly, then reduce heat and cover pot. Cook on low until meat is tender (about 1 1/4 hours).
7. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve with plain boiled rice and Mango Chutney.