Green Chilli & Meat Stew

Ingredients

21⁄2lb stewing beef, cubed
1.2 litres/2pt water
100g/4oz fresh green chillies, roasted, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cornflour
salt and freshly ground black pepper

• Cover the meat with water in a large heavy pan, bring to the boil and simmer gently for 4 hours.
• Add the chillies and garlic powder season with salt and pepper.
• Dissolve the cornflour in 2 teaspoons water to form a paste, and stir in rapidly. when the mixture has thickened, simmer for about 45 minutes. serve hot.
• Serve 6