Ingredients

  • 6 green chilies (skinned, seeded and chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup red wine
  • 2 lbs sirloin steaks, cut in 1/2 inch strips
  • 6 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, cut in strips

Method

  • Puree chiles, ginger, garlic, spices, and wine to a smooth paste.
  • Brown beef in hot oil.
  • When evenly browned, remove and drain off all but 2T oil.
  • Saute onion in the oil until soft but not browned.
  • Add the bell peppers and saute for an additional 3 minutes
  • Add the chile puree and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Add the beef and mix until strips are coated with sauce.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes more until the beef is done.