Dad's New Zealand Mince Stew
Description
I'm not sure if it's chili, or stew, or a shepherd's pie without the crust, but there is nothing like it over some toast on a cold night. Rich and hearty, just downright yummy.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 large onions, sliced
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2 pounds ground beef
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 cup water
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2 cups ketchup
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1 cup beef stock
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2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
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3 tablespoons black pepper
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1 tablespoon curry powder
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon onion powder
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup water
Directions
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Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until browned; remove from pot, and set aside. Add ground beef to pot, and cook until evenly brown. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in browned onions, and cook on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Stir in ketchup, beef stock, and teriyaki sauce. Season with pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cover, and simmer for about 2 hours.
3
Mix together 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 cup water. Stir into stew, and cook until thickened.