Jamaican Beef Curry

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Jamaican Curry Powder
• 3 Pounds Beef Stew Meat, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Teaspoons Kosher Sea Salt Flakes , divided, plus more as needed
• 1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 2 Medium White Onions, chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger
• 10 Cloves Garlic, chopped
• 4 Cups Water
• 1 (14-Ounce) Coconut Milk
• 1 (15-Ounce) Crushed Tomatoes
• 1 Tablespoon Ground Thyme
• 5 Yellow Waxy Potatoes, (such as Yukon Gold) cut into large pieces
• 3 Carrots, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 Cups Basmati Rice , cooked (optional)
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Chives, (optional)