Spiced Beef from Waterford

Ingredients

• 500 g of beef
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 100 g of cooked ham, cut into strips
• 100 g of bacon, cut into strips
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• 1 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon of thyme
• 1 teaspoon of chopped parsley
• 200 ml of beef broth

Method

1. In a large pot, heat the oil and sauté the onions and garlic for 5 minutes.
2. Add the beef and cook until well done.
3. Add the cooked ham and bacon, stirring well.
4. Add the chili powder, pepper, salt, thyme, and parsley.
5. Pour in the beef broth and simmer on medium heat for 1 hour.
6. Let it cool, then blend until smooth, then strain to get a smooth sauce.
7. Reheat before serving.