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Ingredients:

• 2 cups white rice
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

• 500g beef (cut into chunks)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 2 tomatoes (blended or chopped)
• 1 bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 beef bouillon cube (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup water or beef broth

• 1 cup cabbage (shredded)
• 1/2 cup carrot (grated)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 can baked beans
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 bell pepper (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
3. Add salt and butter, then stir in the rice.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for about 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
5. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until soft.
2. Add garlic and ginger, then stir for a minute.
3. Add the beef chunks and cook until browned.
4. Stir in tomatoes, bell pepper, curry powder, paprika, thyme, and bouillon cube.
5. Add water or beef broth, cover, and simmer for 30–40 minutes until the beef is tender.
6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

1. In a bowl, mix the cabbage and grated carrot.
2. In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot, then mix well.

1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions and bell pepper for 2 minutes.
2. Add tomato paste and stir for a minute.
3. Pour in the baked beans and stir well.
4. Cook for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

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