Indian-Spiced Beef Stew

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef Stew Meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half
• Hot cooked basmati rice, naan or lime wedges (optional)