Beef Party-style Jollof Rice

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice
• 1/2 cup cooking Oil
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 3 cups beef stock
• 2 teaspoon Curry Powder
• 2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 onion (Medium-sized [sliced])
• 2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chicken bouillon powder (or use 4 cubes)
• salt and black pepper (to taste)
• 2 red bell pepper
• 2 plum tomatoes
• 1 to 3 scotch bonnet
• 1 onion
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 inch ginger
• 1.5 lb beef
• 1 teaspoon curry
• 2 teaspoons rosemary (or thyme)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 habanero (minced)
• 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
• 1 onion (small size [diced])
• salt and black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. 1

   Drizzle some oil on the peppers and Roast the bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, habanero pepper, and garlic in the oven 400F for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave to cool a bit, blend with the ginger, and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, season beef with salt, black pepper, rosemary, curry powder, and seasoning powder. Set aside.

3. 3

   Add one tablespoon oil in a pan, add the seasoned beef and bay leaves. Mix well and leave to cook for ten minutes.

4. 4

   Add one cup of water to the boiling beef and leave to cook again for another 10 to 15 minutes or till the meat becomes tender. Remove the meat from pot and keep the stock separately.

5. 5

   In the same pot, add the remaining oil and fry the beef on both sides till browned-about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and set aside.

6. 6

   Pour the sliced onions in the oil and cook till tender about 3 to 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the tomato paste and fry well. About 3 to 5 minutes

8. 8

   Add the blended sauce, curry powder, thyme, seasoning powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Wash the rice until the water comes out clear and drain. Stir the rice with the sauce and add the stock and water.

10. 10

    Cover the pot tightly with a foil paper and then with the lid. ook for 5 minutes on medium to high heat, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 20 to 25 minutes.

11. 11

    Uncover the pot and add stir in the beef. Serve hot.