Beef Curry

I'm the first to admit that in most cases I do not like curry, but I love this one. It is extremely mild and perfect for someone who has never tried curry before, or doesn't like it so potent. (If you do like curry, then just add more curry powder to the mix). This is a recipe that my mom got, over thirty years ago, from her friends mom. We've altered it a little since then, hope you enjoy it.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 lbs sirloin steak

1 tsp flour

1 onion

1 granny smith apple

1 can beef consomme (10 1/2 oz.)

2 TBS butter

1 TBS ketchup

2 tsp mild curry powder

lemon juice to taste

salt and pepper to taste

Cut the sirloin into 1/2 inch cubes. Peel the apple, dice the apple and the onion into very small pieces, you may want to use a small food processor, it'll save you some time, and some onion tears. In a skillet, melt the butter and fry the apple and onion pieces until brown, then place into a stockpot or saucepan. Next, place the sirloin cubes in the skillet until all sides are browned (3-4 minutes), drain liquid into a bowl, and place in the same stockpot with the onion/apple mixture. In the skillet, fry the curry powder for about 3 minutes (it brings out the flavor). Slowly add the liquid drained from the meat, while stirring. Add the beef consomme, flour, ketchup, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, to the curry powder and stir, still cooking for a few minutes. Transfer the sauce to the stockpot and mix together. Bring the stockpot to a boil, then turn the heat low to simmer for 1 1/2 hours. ***Serve over white rice, and top or accompany with your choice of bananas, coconut, pineapple, cashews, or peppers.*** My favorites are the banana, coconut, and pineapple, they complement it well! This will probably serve 4 people, I always double it for 6 and have some leftover, it's great the next day!