Southern Style Beef Stew

This dish can be made in the slow cooker or on the stove. Great comfort food on chilly days!

1/2 kilo of lean beef cubes
2-3 cloves of garlic, finely grate
2 tbsp of oil
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
1 tsp curry powder
1 tsp crushed chillies
2-3 bay leafs
salt according to taste
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 sweet potato, cubed
1 medium red onion, cubed
1 cup of corn
1/2 cup of frozen peas
1 can of diced tomato with juice
2 cups of water
2 tsp of corn starch (made into slurry with water)

1.  In a separate pan, lightly fry the garlic in oil and then add all of the spices. Allow to cook for 2 mintues.
2. Add beef and stir fry until meat is browned. Put in pot big enough to hold the stew.
3. In the same pan, light stir fry one by one the onion, carrots and sweet potato. Pour into the pot.
4. Add the corn, peas, tomatoes and water to the pot. Allow to simmer on low heat for atleast 2 hours.
5. For the last 10 minutes, stir in the corn starch slurry and allow to cook for remaining time.
6. Serve as is or with bread. Enjoy!

Luv, Umm Ibraheem