Scrumptious ginger beef stew

THIS tender, slow-cooked ginger beef stew is a flavourful delight. Indulge your taste buds with simple yet tantalising flavours of a tender slow-cooked ginger beef stew.

This recipe combines the richness of succulent beef and the warmth of aromatic ginger to create a dish that is both simple and satisfying.

Ingredients

• One kilogramme commercial beef;
• Three tablespoons oil;
• One teaspoon salt;
• Three-quarter teaspoon ground ginger;
• One teaspoon fresh finely grated ginger;
• Two large tomatoes, grated;
• Two tablespoons tomato paste;
• 100ml tomato sauce;
• One tablespoon flour, plus three tablespoons water to make paste;
• Enough water to cover the meat

Directions

1. Get your ingredients together. Cut the beef into medium-size pieces. Put it in a bowl and add salt, ginger powder and grated ginger.

Rub gently ensuring each piece is evenly seasoned.

2. Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef pieces in batches and fry until browned on all sides. When all the meat is browned, add the tomato paste and fry for a minute or two.
3. Add the tomato sauce and grated tomatoes. Allow to cook for about five minutes.
4. Add the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the meat simmer gently until the beef is done.
5. Mix the flour and water to make a paste.

Pour this paste into the stew whilst simultaneously stirring. Simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly. Enjoy! — Zimbokitchen