Submitted to Vitaille by Dianne Sullivan

1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons oil
1 1/2 pounds stew beef
4 teaspoons curry powder
2 teaspoons ginger
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 tablespoons tomato paste
Rice

Saut?onion and garlic in oil until softened. Remove to plate. Add meat to oil in skillet along with spices, sugar and water. Cook covered until meat is tender.

Mix milk and cornstarch in bowl. Add to meat along with tomato paste and reserved onion and garlic. Stir until thickened.

Serve over rice.