Bajan Rice And Stew

Ingredients

 * 8 oz. Stew beef
 * 1 large carrot - peeled and sliced
 * 2 medium potatoes - peeled and quartered
 * 2 tbsp. Bajan Seasoning
 * 1/4 tsp. Seasoned salt
 * 1 tbsp. Gravy browning
 * 2 tbsp. Tomato ketchup
 * 1 cup Water
 * 2 tbsp. Vegetable oil
 * 2 cups long grain rice soaked in water for 2 hours
 * 1/2 cup pigeon peas soaked in water overnight
 * 1 oz. Salt pork
 * 1/2 tsp. Thyme
 * 4 cups water

Directions

 * 1) Wash and cut beef into bite sized pieces then rub with the Bajan Seasoning and Tomato Ketchup.
 * 2) Heat the oil in a skillet and stir fry the meat for 10 minutes.
 * 3) Pour in the gravy browning and cook for another 5 minutes.
 * 4) Add the water, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
 * 5) Stir in the carrot and potatoes, adjust the seasonings with a little seasoned salt, and cook for another 15 minutes.
 * 6) Add a little more water if necessary.
 * 7) The meat should be tender after 45 minutes of cooking but if not go a while longer.
 * 8) Place the peas, salt pork and the thyme in a pan with 4 cups water and bring to the boil.
 * 9) Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until peas are tender.
 * 10) Wash and drain rice and add to the pan.
 * 11) Pour in enough water to just be level with the rice and peas mixture.
 * 12) Bring to the boil then reduce heat to its lowest level, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes