Ingredients

1

can (14 ounces) coconut milk (not cream of coconut)

1

tablespoon vegetable oil

2

pounds beef stew meat

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

2

cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 1/2

tablespoons curry powder

1

tablespoon packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons lemon juice

3

medium carrots, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

2

medium parsnips, peeled and chopped (1 cup)

1 1/2

cups chopped peeled sweet potatoes

1

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°. Heat oil in 4-quart ovenproof Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook beef in oil, stirring occasionally, until brown.

Stir in onion and garlic. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is crisp-tender. Stir in curry powder, coconut milk, brown sugar and lemon juice. Cover and place in oven; bake about 1 hour or until beef is tender.

Stir in remaining ingredients except cilantro. Cover and bake about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro.