Spinach Stew With Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. water
2 lb. stewing beef
2 c. chopped onion
2 tsp. chopped ginger root
2 lb. fresh spinach
1/4 c. vegetable oil
2 c. chopped fresh tomato
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Preparation

In a large Dutch oven, combine water, beef, 1 cup onion and 1 teaspoon ginger root.
Bring to a brisk boil; lower heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
While beef is simmering, wash spinach; chop and set aside.
In a large frypan, heat oil.
Add tomato, remaining onion, tomato paste and beef stock.
Cook 15 to 20 minutes over low heat.
Add beef; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer.
Add salt to taste, cayenne pepper, remaining ginger and spinach.
Cover and let simmer 10 minutes.
Serve with rice, yam or plantain.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.