* 2 tablespoons Olive oil
* 2 large Onions, peeled and sliced
* 4 Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
* 750 g (1.5 lb) Beef Stewing Steak, cut into cubes
* 1 x 400g (14 oz) can of peeled Tomatoes
* 1/2 a teaspoon of ground white cumin
* 1/2 a teaspoon of dried oregano
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground coriander seeds
* 1 bay leaf
* Juice from 1/2 a lemon
* 150 ml (1/4 pint) Beef stock
* 2 tablespoons of Paprika powder
* ½ of a teaspoon of Chilli powder, or to taste.
* 1 x 400g (14 oz) can of Chickpeas, rinsed and drained
* 125 g whole Chorizo sausage, sliced thickly
* 200 g can of Sweetcorn, rinsed and drained
* 75 g Mozzarella cheese cut into cubes
* Salt and Freshly ground black pepper to taste
* 2 tablespoons of masa harina or yellow cornmeal, optional thickening.
===Method===
* Heat the Oil in a large pan or Dutch oven and sauté the Onions and Garlic for 4 minutes or until softened and slightly coloured.
* Reserve the onions, increase the heat and brown the beef, a handful of pieces at a time.
* Add the onions back to the pan, together with the Tomatoes and their juice. Also add the lemon juice, Stock, ground spices, Paprika, Chili powder, Salt and Pepper.
* Bring to the Boil then cover and Simmer for 2 hours.
* Stir in the cornmeal to thicken if needed. Add the Chorizo, Chick peas and Sweetcorn and Simmer for a further 30 minutes
* Transfer to serving bowls and dot with pieces of Mozzarella cheese.
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