Hearty beef stew

1. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, chillies, garlic and peppers. Sauté for 5–6 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Stir in the beef mince.
2. Stir in the garlic flakes, curry powder, paprika, oregano, tomato paste and sweet chilli sauce. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3–4 minutes.
3. Reduce the heat. Slowly stir in the flour and water. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until the mince is browned and cooked through. Serve warm over rice or pap or as a filling for amagwinya.
Recipes extracted with permission from Sifo the Cooking Husband by Sinoyolo Sifo, published by Penguin.
Photography: Toby Murphy
Production: Khanya Mzongwana
Food assistant: Ellah Maepa