Beef with Spicy Cocoa Gravy

1 Tbl. unsweetened cocoa

1 Tbl. ground coriander

1-1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin

1-1/2 tsp. chili powder

1-1/2 tsp. paprika

1-1/2 tsp. dried oregano

1/8 tsp. cinnamon

1-1/2 lbs. Nooherooka Natural stew beef

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 Tbl. olive oil

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup dry red wine

1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

2 cups beef broth

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Combine unsweetened cocoa & next 7 ingredients (through cinnamon) in a large bowl. Add beef, toss to coat. Add flour to beef mixture; toss to coat. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over med-high heat. Add beef mixture to pan, saute 5 min, turning to brown on all sides. Remove beef from pan. Add onion & green pepper to pan; saute 5 min or until tender. Add red wine & tomatoes; cook 3 min. Stir in beef broth, salt & black pepper, return meat to pan. Cover, reduce heat & simmer 1 hour or until beef is tender, stirring occasionally. Yield: 6 - 1 cup servings. Serve with egg noodles, rice or couscous.

Nooherooka Natural
2029 Mewborn Church Road
Snow Hill, North Carolina 28580
Phone: 252-747-5054
Toll Free: 866-633-0229
Fax: 252-747-8327