2 tbsp. butter
2 med. onions
1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck or top sirloin
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper to taste
1 c. canned, peeled Italian tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
Ground pepper to taste
2 1/2 tsp. curry powder
1 tbsp. ground coriander
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas (optional)

Melt butter and add onions; cook until onions wilt. Add meat, salt, pepper, curry powder, coriander and red pepper flakes. Break up meat and cook 10 minutes. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. If with peas, add, cover and simmer another 7 minutes. Serve with rice. Yields: 4 to 6 servings.