Indonesian Beef...or Beans

Indonesian Beef is one of Josh's favourite meals that his mum makes. I haven't been able to find some of the ingredients in the US yet, but figured I'd post this anyway.
My veggie version substitutes black eye peas for the beef. I don't think it looks super appetizing in this photo, but it is yummy.

1 can of black eye peas, drained and rinsed (or 500g Beef strips)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic
1 jar of satay sauce (500 grams)
1 packet of Dutch curry soup
1/4 cup of gravox (or 2 packs of brown gravy powder)
2 tablespoons of peanut butter
1 or 2 can of coconut milk

Mix all but coconut milk together in crock pot. Cook on high for 2 1/2 hours (or 4 hours if cooking with meat).

Before serving, turn the crock pot off and mix in the coconut milk. Serve over rice.

Bean Curry

Jeni passed this recipe on to me and I'm so glad she did. It has my three favourite things: tasty, quick and nutritious. Thanks for sharing Jeni! The last time I made curry I didn't have garam masala so I left it out. Never again! Garam masala is my new favourite spice. Yum!

Josh Rating: It was okay (Josh doesn't like beans very much so don't let this rating put you off!)

Prep + Cook Time: 25 minutes

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1 large tomato, chopped
1/2 teaspoon tumeric
pinch cayenne, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
3/4 cup half and half
1 cup vegetable stock
1 can black-eyed peas, lightly drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until translucent and slightly browned. Stir in garlic and grated ginger root; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add tomato; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cayenne, salt, paprika, and garam masala; stir constantly for 30 seconds. Add half and half, stock, and black-eyed peas. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro. Serve immediately with rice, chapati, or naan.

Recipe From: melskitchencafe.com