Ingredients:

⁃ 1kg beef (cut into pieces if not already cut, I use beef brisket because I love the flavour, but you can use your preferred cut of beef)

⁃ A few tablespoons of Cooking oil

⁃ Half an onion (chopped)

⁃ 2 garlic cloves (chopped)

⁃ Half a teaspoon Salt

⁃ 1 teaspoon Black pepper

⁃ 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

⁃ Half a teaspoon Ginger powder

⁃ 2 teaspoons of a flavourful seasoning of choice (all purpose seasoning, beef seasoning, maggi cubes, aromat ect..)

⁃ 1 teaspoon Paprika

⁃ 1 teaspoon Mixed herbs

⁃ 1 teaspoon Curry powder

⁃ 1 cup of tomato passata / blended tomato

⁃ 1 Beef stock cube (I used an oxo beef cube as I like the flavour but you can use your preferred)

⁃ 1 cup of boiled water

Method:

1. Add the beef into a pot and then add enough boiled water to cover it, allow to heat on a medium heat and once it starts boiling, cover and allow to simmer until tender (times may vary according to your cooker and the type of beef , it takes 45 minutes on a medium heat for me)

2. Remove the water and add some oil and once it starts heating up add the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder , paprika, your seasoning of choice (I added a maggi cube and all purpose seasoning) then add the mixed herbs

3. Fry until browned (allow it to get a little charred as it releases a nice smoky flavour), during this time you can add the chopped garlic and onion and fry with the meat for more flavour

4. Add the tomato passata/ blended tomato and curry powder and fry for about 7-8 minutes

5. Add the beef stock cube and water, then stir in for a few minutes, at this point you can add more of your seasoning of choice (I didn’t add anything as it was already perfect!)

6. Lower the heat a little , cover and allow to simmer for 8-10 minutes

7. Serve with your choice of side, I had mine with rice and some veg.. enjoy!