Beef curry with orzo

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
1poundsChuck roast, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2tablespoonsOlive oil, divided
1largeOnion, chopped
4Cloves garlic, minced
1tablespoonCurry powder
½teaspoonGround cumin
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
1cupCanned crushed tomatoes
2cupsCanned or homemade beef broth
2Sweet potatoes, peeled, diced
2Carrots, cut in thin rounds
4tablespoonsRaisins
Salt and pepper, to taste
1cupOrzo pasta, cooked according to package directions

Directions

In a large stockpot, brown meat in 1 tablespoon oil. Remove from pan.

Saute onion and garlic in remaining 1 tablespoon oil 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir in curry, cumin and cinnamon. Add tomatoes, beef broth, sweet potatoes, carrots, raisins, salt and pepper. Simmer 1 hour. Serve over orzo.

Makes 4 servings.

From the Oregonian's FOODday, 2/9/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg