Step 1

In a dutch oven or other large skillet safe pot heat avocado oil over medium heat, add onion and cook until tender.

Step 2

Add garlic and ginger then cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 3

Add tomato paste, water, ground turmeric, ground coriander, garam masala, cinnamon salt and red chili powder. Still well. Then add bay leaves..

Step 4

Add cubed beef to the pot, stir well. Cook, covered on low for 1-1.5 hours until beef is tender.

Step 5

Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves and top with fresh cilantro, is desired, and serve!

Step 6

Note: If you want to thicken the curry you can allow it to heat over medium-high heat for 5-10 minutes to allow it to reduce. You can also stir in 1/4 tsp of xanthan gum and heat for 3-5 minutes as you continuously stir until the sauce has thickened!