Tasty Kitchen

MENU: CARROT STEW

RECIPE:
Beef or any protein of choice
Carrots
Onions
Scotch bonnet peppers
Basil leaves
Garlic cloves
Thymes
Smoked paprika powder
Season cube
Curry powder
Red bell peppers
Vegetable oil
Salt

PROCEDURE:
* Start by transferring the washed beef into the pot and then season with some onions, pepper, garlic cloves, basil leaves, paprika powder, season cube, salt. Stir to combine everything together to marinate for some time and then put on the stove to steam cook on a low heat without adding water for 15minutes.

* Next, scrap the carrots and cut them into small sizes so it makes it easy for blending. Cut other ingredients like; red bell peppers, onions, scotch bonnet peppers, garlic cloves then set them aside.

* Next up, transfer the carrots into the pot follow by the red bell peppers, scotch bonnet peppers, onions add little bit of water and steam for 15minutes.{NOTE: Don't add the garlic cloves at this pot. Secondly, steaming makes it easy for blending}.

* Fifteen minutes later they are ready allow to cool down a bit then transfer into the blender and blend into a smooth paste for 30minutes.{NOTE: You can use without steaming them}

* In a pot, add some vegetable oil once its hot add sliced onions fry until it's translucent. Reduce heat to medium to low then add the blended carrots and leave it to fry for 15minuts without adding anything else. 15minutes later add meat broth, paprika powder, thyme, season cube, curry powder, salt and stir. Cover and cook until the stew is ready.

* Afterwards, add the cooked beef and stir. {NOTE: At this point you can taste and adjust the seasoning if needed}. Cover and cook for another 10minutes

* Finish up the stew by adding the chopped basil leaves or any green vegetables of choice. Stir and turn off the heat immediately.

Serve and Enjoy with your boiled rice, pasta etc

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CHEF B