Beef Curry

• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 lb. chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2

Heat the oil in a heavy casserole and add the onions, garlic, chives, ginger root, pepper and curry powder and cook, stirring constantly over medium heat for about 5 minutes, being careful not to let the curry powder burn. Add the beef cubes and cook, stirring, for a few minutes longer. Add the coconut milk, cover the casserole and simmer gently until the meat is tender, about 1½ hours. Season