Canadian Beef & Sweet Potato Winter Stew - Milk

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454 g) cubed Canadian stewing beef
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) canola oil
• 2 small or 1 large peeled and cubed sweet potato (about 1 lb/454 g)
• 1 small chopped red onion
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) minced fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, cut into 4 pieces
• 2 cups (500 mL) beef broth
• 1 cup (250 mL) whole Canadian milk (3.25%)
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (500 mL) chopped kale leaves
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) plain Greek or Balkan-style yogurt
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh cilantro