Dad's New Zealand Mince Stew

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 3 large onions , sliced
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic , chopped
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups ketchup
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 3 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups water

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Saute onions until browned; remove from pot, and set aside. Add ground beef to pot, and cook until evenly brown. Add garlic, and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in browned onions, and cook on high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of water. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in ketchup, beef stock, and teriyaki sauce. Season with pepper, curry powder, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cover, and simmer for about 2 hours.

3. 3

   Mix together 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 cup water. Stir into stew, and cook until thickened.