Main dish recipe: African Beef Curry

Ingredients

* 1 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

* 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained

* 1 small onion, chopped

* 1 small sweet red pepper, chopped

* 1 small green pepper, chopped

* 1 to 2 tablespoons curry powder

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* Hot cooked rice

* Raisins, chopped salted peanuts and flaked coconut, optional

Directions

* In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until meat is tender.

* Serve with rice. Garnish with raisins, peanuts and coconut if desired. Yield: 4 servings.