1 lg Green pepper cut into strips

3 tb Peanut oil

2 md Onions chopped

1 ts Salt

1 ts Black pepper

1 ts Ground cummin

2 ts Garam masala

1/4 ts Ground cinnamon

1 ts Chili powder

1 1/2 lb Ground beef

1/2 c Beef stock - optional

Brown meat, drain and set aside Fry the strips of green pepper in peanut oil for about one minute. Take them out of the pan with a slotted spoon. Fry the onions in the oil remaining in the pan until onions are golden brown. Mix the salt and pepper with the spices and add to the onions. Cook for two minutes, stirring all the time Stir in the meat, stir occasionally to make sure meat does not stick. Add a little stock or water if necessary. Cook for about 15 minutes, then add the green pepper and continue cooking for another 10 minutes. Garnish with green pepper slices, serve with rice and a selection of accompaniments. == Courtesy of Dale & Gail Shipp, Columbia Md. ==