Beef with Potatoes and Asparagus

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1/2 lbs. beef; cut into large pieces
2 Tbsp. oil
1 onion; chopped
2 sm. tomatoes; chopped
1 lg. potato cut into large pieces or 6 small new potatoes
1 ts. garlic; minced
1 ts. coriander
1 ts. curry powder
6 asparagus spears; cut in half
1 cup of water or reserved liquid from the beef
salt to taste


1. Boil the until beef until tender. This can take up to 2 hours depending on the cut of the beef.
2. Remove beef from the liquid and set aside. (The liquid can be used at a later date if frozen or
refrigerated.
3. Heat oil in a large pot, add the onions and cook until translucent.
4. Add the tomatoes and garlic; simmer covered for 15 minutes.
5. Add the beef, potatoes, 1 cup of reserved liquid, coriander, and curry powder; simmer
covered until the potatoes are tender.
6. Add the asparagus and salt; simmer for 2 minutes.

Comments

  1. Sacrifice4AllahNovember 12, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    As Salaamu 'alaikum,

    Looking through your blog, i see yummy food everywhere. I need to get something to eat!!! :)

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  2. AnonymousNovember 18, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    Jazakallahu khair sis

    May Allah reward you with the highest of jannah. ameen

    I will attempt this Inshallah really soon, I will let you know who it turns out.

    umm samiya

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  3. AnonymousOctober 16, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Sis mashallah , I am very proud of you ,
    You make us somali women go to shame .

    Keep up the great work look forwad to see more inshallah

    ReplyDelete

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