Red Beans and Rice

Red kidney bean is one of my husband's favorites. If we talk about beans, honestly, I'm not a good cook. I was skeptical to try out this recipe, but it turns out a perfectly delicious dish. Yes, it was a big deal for me to make this. Now here, I want to share how I made this spicy red kidney beans and rice in one.

Ingredients:

8 oz - 1/2 lb Dried kidney beans soaked overnight and boiled
1/2 lb Ground beef
2 c Basmati rice, steamed
3 c Cloves garlic minced
1 Medium red onion chopped
1 Red bell pepper chopped
a thumb size ginger grated
1/2 stick butter
1 Tbsp. curry powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper powder
1 cube beef bouillon
1 Fresh lemon
alt and pepper

Procedure:

1. In a nonstick saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Saute the fresh ginger, garlic, onion and the chopped red bell pepper.

2. Add in the ground beef, saute until it turns brown. Add the boiled kidney beans and put in all the spices. Add water if necessary. Simmer for 5 minutes.

3. Add the steamed rice and mix them evenly, Squeeze it with lemon and season with salt and pepper. Give it to simmer for another 3 minutes.

4. Place in a plate and serve. You can garnish it with chopped cilantro if available.