Step 1

In a large pot over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon peanut oil and stewing beef. Cook for 5 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

Step 2

Lower heat to medium low and in the same pot, add remaining 1 tablespoon peanut oil with onions and cook for about 10 minutes, until onions are translucent and slightly caramelized.

Step 3

Add garlic, ginger and apple and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

Step 5

Add carrots, potatoes, garam masala and curry powder and stir well.

Step 6

Add tomato paste, stir well and slowly add red wine and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Add sugar, soy sauce and water, stir and bring to a boil again.

Step 8

Add beef and lower heat to a simmering boil. Cover and cook for 30 minutes.

Step 9

Take the lid off and cook for another 30 minutes or until curry soup has reduced by a third.

Step 10

Season with salt and pepper and serve with rice.