Dec 12 Ginger Beef

Ingredients

• 1 lb (500 g) boneless stewing meat, cut into 1″ (2.5 cm) cubes
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) fresh-squeezed lemon juice, divided
• Water for rinsing
• 1/4 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 tbsp (8 mL) minced fresh ginger
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 3 tbsp (45 mL) canola oil
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) soy sauce
• 2 tsp (10 mL) paprika
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chilli powder, or more to taste
• 1 cup (250 mL) water
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh cilantro

Directions

Toss beef with half of lemon juice; let rest, refrigerated, for 7 minutes. Rinse beef with water and reserve. Combine onion, ginger, and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until mixture is smooth. Heat oil in a sauté pan set over medium-high heat; add beef and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and add remaining lemon juice, and soy sauce; stir to mix with beef. When beef has browned, add onion mixture; partially cover pot and continue to cook until onion is soft, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Add paprika, chilli powder, and water; partially cover pot and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 30 to 40 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is tender. Season with salt and pepper and top with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Serves 4 – 6

Credit: Recipe by Naazima Ali