MEAT FOR CURRY RECIPES

Steps:

• Put oil in stockpot, and heat until almost smoking.
• Remove from heat and ADD sugar, return to heat.
• Let sugar caramelize until a golden brown color; ADD meat of choice and stir, browning all pieces.
• Add all onions and garlic; stir until onions are transparent.
• Lower heat, put lid onto pot; simmer a few moments making sure that nothing sticks to pot.
• Mix curry powder in 2 cups of water, and ADD to pot.
• Add WHOLE pepper. Simmer until meat is tender, topping up with water to ensure nothing sticks to pot and there is plenty of liquid.
• MAKE SURE NOT TO BURST WHOLE PEPPER.
• When meat is cooked, remove whole pepper and discard.
• ADD coconut cream/milk; stir to blend.
• Serve hot with hot cooked rice.

Steps:

• Season meat generously with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium high heat, heat oil. Add beef and cook, flipping once, until deeply golden, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Add onion to skillet and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and spices and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Add coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Lower heat to low, add beef, and continue to simmer until fork tender, about 1 1/2 hours.  Serve with yogurt, naan, and lime wedges.