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BEEF CURRY WITH TOMATOES, ONIONS & SPINACH

SERVES 4

450g/1lb lean minced beef

1 tbsp sunflower oil

320g/11oz onions, chopped

3 garlic cloves, crushed

2 green chillies, deseeded and chopped

2 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cinnamon

½ tsp turmeric

320g/11oz tomatoes, skinned and chopped

80ml/2½fl oz/⅓ cup beef stock

320g/11oz baby spinach

naan breads, to serve

Heat a frying pan and dry-fry the beef all over for about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate using a slotted spoon. Add the oil to the pan and gently fry the onion and garlic for 4 minutes. Add the spices and fry for a further 2 minutes. Return the beef to the pan with the tomatoes and stock. Bring to the boil, cover with a lid, then simmer very gently for about 30 minutes. Stir in the spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted. Serve with naan breads.

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