Kenyan Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 2 lb sirloin steak tips
• 4 cup water
• 4 clove garlic
• 2 tsp ground ginger
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 red onions
• 4 tomatoes
• 2 tbsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 4 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 dash salt
• 1 chili (optional)
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves (optional)

Steps

1. Boil 4 cups of water in a Dutch oven. Add beef, garlic, and ginger; simmer covered for 20 minutes, then drain and reserve the cooking water.
2. Heat oil in the same pot over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes and cook until they break down, 3-5 minutes.
4. Add the drained beef to the tomato and onion mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in paprika, black pepper, curry powder, tomato paste, and salt.
6. Pour in the reserved beef cooking water and additional water to cover. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 1 hour, or until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
7. Adjust seasonings to taste. Garnish with fresh chili and cilantro, if desired, before serving.