WEST INDIAN SPICY BEEF CURRY

West Indian Spicy Beef Curry image

Provided by mell_2

Categories Curries

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons coriander seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons anise or 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon jamaican allspice
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 lbs beef sirloin (5-cm) or 2 lbs tenderloin, cut into 2-inch (5-cm)
salt
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 red pepper, diced
1/2 yellow pepper, diced
1 small white west indian sweet potato, peeled, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm)
1 cup chopped tomatoes, fresh or 1 cup canned tomato
2 cups beef stock or 2 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

Place coriander, anise or fennel, black mustard seeds, cumin seeds and Jamaican allspice in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir seeds together until mixture smells fragrant. Remove from heat and grind in a spice grinder. Stir in turmeric and cinnamon.
Dredge meat with 1 tbsp (15 mL) curry mixture, reserving remainder. Season with salt.
Heat oil in a sauté pan or deep skillet over high heat. Add meat in batches and sear until well browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove from skillet and reserve. The meat should be rare.
Add more oil to skillet, if needed, reduce heat to medium and add onion, red and yellow peppers, sweet potato and 1 tbsp (15 mL) spice mixture (there may be some left over). Sauté until onions are softened. Add tomatoes and stock. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until sauce is thickened and sweet potato is cooked. Stir in lime juice.
When ready to serve, reheat sauce and add meat. Simmer together for 5 to 8 minutes or until meat is hot and a little more cooked. Sprinkle with coriander just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 101.3, Sodium 357.4, Carbohydrate 12.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.4, Protein 31.2