Spiced Minced Beef and Potato Stew from Madagascar

[Dyfed]

This is a classic beef and potato stew from Madagascar intended to be
eaten with a baguette.

Spiced Minced Beef and Potato Stew

Ingredients
500g minced beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
200g tinned, diced, tomatoes
1 red bell pepper, chopped (with seeds)
1l water
1 beef bouillon cube
2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
2 large baking potatoes, quartered
1 lemon
1 French baguette

Method:

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry for about 5 minutes, or
until soft and translucent. Now stir in the tomatoes and bell pepper.
Continue cooking until the tomatoes begin to break down then add the
minced beef and crumble in the beef bouillon cube.

Stir in the water and bring to a simmer then add the spices and
potatoes. Cook over medium heat for about 25 minutes, or until the
potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened. Turn the resultant
stew into a serving bowl and squeeze over the juice of the lemon.
Break the baguette into pieces and use this to scoop up the khimo
(rather than using a spoon).

For more classic recipes from Madagascar see:
http://www.celtnet.org.uk/recipes/madagascar.php