Jamaica Curry Stew Beef

1 tablespoon of curry powder or more to taste
2 lbs. Stewing beef cubed
2 tbsp. Oil
4 tbsp. Sugar
2 large onions, sliced
1 bottle beer (12 oz) (red stripe)
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (or pickapeppa sauce)
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp. Soy sauce
1 tsp. Basil
1 small carrot chopped up
salt & pepper (and optional hot pepper, of course) to taste

METHOD / DIRECTIONS:

In a heavy frying pan or skillet, heat oil, add sugar and allow to burn until dark brown. Add seasoned beef and stir well to coat pieces of meat; cook for 6-8 mins., stirring constantly. Add onion and cook for 5 mins more Sprinkle in the curry powder, Stir in beer, soy sauce, worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, hot pepper and basil. Bring to the boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer until meat is tender. If potatoes or taro root are desired, cut them into small pieces and add them just before beef is tender.

Server over rice