Slow-Braised Spiced Beef with Crushed Potatoes and Corn

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 lbs Yukon gold potatoes
• 1 large onion
• 5 garlic cloves
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1.5 tsp mild chili powder
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1.5 cups frozen corn kernels
• 1/2 cup cilantro
• 1 lime
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. 1Cut the beef into 2-inch cubes and brown them in oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat.
2. 2Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder and salt then cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
3. 3Pour in the beef broth, bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle simmer, cover and cook for 75 minutes until the meat is very tender.
4. 4Meanwhile boil the potatoes until soft, drain and crush them roughly with the back of a spoon.
5. 5Stir the corn and half the cilantro into the stew for the final 10 minutes.
6. 6Serve the braised beef over the crushed potatoes with lime wedges and remaining cilantro.