Colonial beef curry

Ingredients 
Serves: 4 

• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 1 onion, finely sliced
• 800g (1lb 12oz) lean chuck steak, cut into 4cm (1½ in) cubes, fat removed
• 2-3 tablespoons plain flour
• Salt
• 2 tablespoons mild curry powder

• Method
  Prep:15min  ›  Cook:10min  ›  Extra time:20min marinating  ›  Ready in:45min 

  
  1. Marinade the steak in sugar, soy sauce and the cornflour slurry for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large frying pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Stir-fry the beef until 70% done, about 3-4 minutes. Set aside.
  3. Heat the same frying pan with 1 tablespoon oil and add the red curry paste. Stir until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the onion and salt, cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Stir in the baby sweetcorn and green pepper. Add coconut milk, milk, beef and basil. Stir and adjust the seasoning accordingly. Serve.
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• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 600ml (1 pint) beef stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 heaped tablespoon sultanas or raisins
• Juice of 1 lime