Fragrant Indian Beef Stew Recipe

• 2 lb Boneless beef round, cut in 1" cubes
• 2 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp. Butter or possibly margarine
• 4 c. Finely minced onion, about 2 pounds
• 4 lrg Cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp. Chopped fresh ginger
• 1 Tbsp. Chopped jalapeno pepper
• 2 Tbsp. Grnd coriander
• 1 Tbsp. Cumin
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Freshly grnd pepper
• 1 can Tomatoes, coarsely minced, reserve liquid, 14 1/2 or possibly 16 oz Water
• 2 c. Cauliflower flowerets
• 8 ounce Carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 lb Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 c. Frzn peas

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