Tanzanian Meat Stew

Ingredients

 * one or two pounds of stew meat (Beef, Lamb, or similar)
 * one-half cup oil
 * one tablespoon salt
 * juice of one lemon
 * one cup water
 * one teaspoon curry powder
 * one Onion, cut up
 * two or three potatoes, cubed
 * two to four tomatoes, chopped (optional)
 * one or two carrots, chopped (optional)

Directions

 * 1) In deep pan, fry the meat in half the oil.
 * 2) Add salt, lemon juice, and water.
 * 3) Reduce heat.
 * 4) Heat remaining oil in another pan.
 * 5) Add curry powder while stirring.
 * 6) Add onions and potatoes (and optional vegetables).
 * 7) Stir over medium heat until onions are clear.
 * 8) Add curry-onion-Potato mix to meat.
 * 9) Simmer until meat and potatoes are done.