Nigerian Meat Pie Filling

1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tsp. madras curry powder
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup carrot, dice
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 oz. ground beef
1 tbsp. thyme, chopped
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 cup beef stock
1 tsp. salt

In a medium sized pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the madras curry and heat 'til fragrant, about 15 seconds. Add the red onions, carrots and garlic and sauté until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme, ground beef, and red pepper flakes, stirring to break up the ground beef, and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the beef stock, and salt, and bring mixture to a simmer for a few minutes.

Adapted from Saveur