Step 1:- Cut beef ( 1 1/2 lb ) , carrots ( 2-3 ) , celery ( 3-4) and red onion ( 3/4 of a big one ) into small cubes . Add 2-3 teaspoons of pepper powder ,2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 3" of crushed ginger , 1-2 crushed garlic cloves and salt .
Step 2:- add 2 -3 cups of water , 1-2 twigs of curry leaves and a bay leaf . Combine and cook for 45- 50 minutes on low medium flame ( until the beef pieces are done )
Step 3:- Now add a cup of cooked green peas , combine and cook for another 5 minutes .
Step 4:- Easy Beef Stew ( with *minimum spices* and with out oil ) is ready...........Enjoy with chapattis/tortillas /fulkas / steamed rice .......:) JA- Mathew- ......:)
