African Beef & Rice (Moui Nagden)

From Betty Crocker cookbook

 INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 lb round steak (cut into ½ inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoon salt
• ¼ crushed red peppers (optional)
• 1 cup kidney beans (cooked)
• 1 cup regular rice
• 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
• ½ teaspoon curry powder
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper

 DIRECTIONS: 

Heat olive oil over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet.  Cook and stir beef until brown, about 10 minutes.  Add 4 cups water and remaining ingredients.  Stir and heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover, and simmer 1 hour.  If desired, stir in chopped green peppers, sliced okra, or peas.  Heat through about 10 minutes or until added vegetables are tender. 

Serves 6-8