African beef and rice

1      pound         round steak -- cubed
   2      tablespoons   oil
   1      cup           water
   1                    bay leaf
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      red pepper flakes -- to taste
  16      ounces        kidney beans, canned -- drained
   1      cup           rice -- raw
   2      medium        green pepper -- chopped
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   1 1/2  teaspoons     salt
   1      teaspoon      curry powder
     1/4  teaspoon      pepper

Preheat oven to 350°
Brown beef in oil in skillet. Add water, bay leaf, salt and red pepper.
 Cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Drain beef, reserving broth. Add
enough water to make 2 cups liquid and pour all ingredients into 2
quart casserole dish, cover and bake in oven for 50 minutes.