Curried Ground Beef

This is a spicy dish that is even better the next day, use only Granny Smith apples or other firm apples or they will get mushy while cooking, Serve this over cooked rice or couscous. Adjust all seasonings to taste.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 -4  tablespoons  oil
• 4  medium onions, chopped
• 2 -3  tablespoons  minced fresh garlic
• 1  tablespoon  minced fresh ginger (optional)
• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1⁄2 cup red wine (can use up to 1 cup)
• 3  tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2  small bay leaves
• 3 -5  tablespoons curry powder
• 1 -2  teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 3 -4  medium granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
•  salt and pepper
•  water (if needed)

Directions

1. In a Dutch oven or large skillet heat oil.
2. Add in the onions; saute for about 7-8 minutes or until soft, adding in the garlic and ginger the last 2 minutes of cooking.
3. Add in the ground beef and cook until browned.
4. Add in all remaining ingredients except the apples and water; stir with a wooden spoon; cover and simmer for about 20 minutes.
5. Add in the chopped apples and cook uncovered for another 25-30 minutes (or until apples are soft.
6. If the mixture is too thick add in some water.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.