December 29, 2020

Whole30 Sweet & Spiced Curried Beef Stew

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Servings 6

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Ingredients

2 lbs beef cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 whole bay leaves
2 whole medium onions chopped coarsely
2 large frozen bags or 2 large cans of vegetables (I use 1 bag of frozen Mediterranean vegetables and 1 large can of mixed vegetables)
2 cloves garlic chopped finely
1 lb golden potatoes scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 jar Saucy Lips Pineapple Thai Handcrafted Gourmet Sauce
1 can unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup beef broth
1 cup water
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dry chopped basil
1 pinch ground ghost pepper (or whatever level of spice works for your tastebuds)
1 tsp tomato paste
2 tbsp seasoning salt (I use Laila Ali Spices Soulful Seasoning)
3 tbsp coconut oil
2 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
Hot cooked cauliflower rice optional

Instructions

On the stovetop, HEAT coconut oil until shimmery in a dutch oven or large pot using low to medium heat.
ADD fish sauce, garlic, ginger, and onions. Cook until soft.
TURN stovetop to low or medium low.
ADD curry powder, Pineapple Thai sauce, and tomato paste. Stir, and let cook to a sticky mixture.
IN a small bowl, coat beef in 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and garlic powder.
TURN heat up to medium-high. Add all beef into the dutch oven. Coat thoroughly. And stir frequently until brown.
ADD beef broth, coconut milk, and water.
STIR in the potatoes and remaining salt. Let cook for about 5 minutes.
STIR in basil, bay leaves, ghost pepper, mixed vegetables, and seasoning salt. Turn to low and let simmer for at least 15 minutes (I usually let these flavors dance together for as long as possible as long as my veggies are still intact, and add any seasonings needed to taste before serving).
REMOVE bay leaves and serve alone or over your choice of rice.

Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison

Dr. Carrie Kholi-Murchison is a writer, critical thinker, entrepreneur, and growth strategist with 10+ years experience defining brands and gathering and growing communities.