Mexican Beef Caserole

(Serves 4 - 6) 

 
  • 1 kg (2 lbs) beef, trimmed & diced 
  • 1-2 tablesp. oil 
  • 1 large onion, diced 
  • 1 teasp. ground cumin 
  • 1 teasp. ground coriander 
  • 1/2 teasp. chilli powder 
  • 1-2 fresh chillies, chopped 
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 
  • 1 teasp. fresh ginger, grated 
  • 1 can tomatoes, chopped 
  • 125ml (1/4 pt) stock or water
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon 
  • Salt and black pepper

To Cook:

Set oven Gas Mark 4, 180°C (350°). In a large pan heat the oil and brown the beef. Then brown the onions. Transfer to a casserole. Add the spices to the pan and heat, stirring for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, tomatoes, stock, lemon juice and seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meat and onions. Place in the oven for 11/2 hours or until the meat is tender. This dish will taste even better 2-3 days later. Serve with rice, some soured cream and extra chopped chillies, if you like it hot! The Red Pepper Salsa is also good with this dish.

 

 

 
 
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