Hot pot potatoes

Ingredienti

• 6 tbsp oil
• 2 lb beef (lamb or chicken [cut into 2-inch cubes])
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp chicken bouillon
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Salt and pepper (to taste)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced or very finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (freshly grated)
• 1 medium onion (sliced)
• 4 ripe tomatoes (diced into about 1/2 inch cubes)
• 2 tbsps tomato paste
• 3 lb russet potatoes (or Irish potatoes [peeled and cut into 2-inch cubes])
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed and sliced into strips)
• 1 green bell pepper (seeds removed and sliced into strips)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a pan; once hot (not smoking), add the beef and seasonings - thyme, chicken bouillon, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper. Continue stirring in the oil until the seasonings are well distributed, and the meat is well browned.

2. 2

   Stir in the onions, tomatoes, and tomato paste. Add the garlic and ginger, cover, and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the tomatoes break down and release their juice.

3. 3

   Add the potatoes and the chicken broth, stir, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender enough to cut easily with a spoon.

4. 4

   Add the bell peppers about 3-4 minutes before the end of the cooking time and continue to cook until they soften but still have a bite to them.

5. 5

   You can serve it as a complete meal or serve it with a side of crusty bread.