Simple Beef Curry - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb stewing beef, cubed
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/3 cup onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 tablespoon curry powder (to taste)
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 -6 cups water
2 tablespoons cilantro (optional)
2 tablespoons parsley (optional)

Preparation

Heat the oil over medium heat and saute the onion for about 3 minutes, or until translucent.
Add the garlic, curry, paprika, chili powder and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, for about 3 minutes.
Add the beef and stir.
Add 1/2 cup water and bring to a medium simmer. Cover, and cook for about five minutes.
Add enough water to cover the beef and cover once again.
Cook for 1-2 hours (adding water as needed), or until meat is tender and the sauce is thick.
Serve over rice and garnish with the parsley or the cilantro.