Dad's New Zealand Mince Stew

Hmmmmm... I'm not sure if it's chili, or stew or a shepherds pie without the crust, but there is nothing like it over some toast on a cold night, rich and hearty, just downright yummy if you ask me. We always experiment a little with our ingredients but it always comes out great. I'm thinking of going and making a pot right now, oh and it's even better the days after you make it, just go ahead and microwave some, put it on baked potatoes, roll it up in bread, use it anyway you like.

• Preparation Time: 45 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 474 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 3 large onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until browned; remove from pot, and set aside. Add ground beef to pot, and cook until evenly brown. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in browned onions, and cook on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in ketchup, beef stock, and teriyaki sauce. Season with pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cover, and simmer for about 2 hours.

Step 3

Mix together 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 cup water. Stir into stew, and cook until thickened.