Kenyan Bean Stew

Ingredients

 * 1	cup	Dried beans
 * 4	cup	Boiling water
 * 1	lb	Beef stew meat -- cut in 1" 	 	Cubes
 * 2	tbl	Oil
 * 1	lrg	Onion -- chopped coarsely
 * 2	lrg	Potatoes -- pared & cubed
 * 3	x	Ribs celery -- cut in 1" 	 	Slices
 * 3	med	Carrots -- pared & sliced
 * 1	cup	Corn -- fresh or frozen
 * 1	tsp	Curry powder or Berbere
 * 1 1/2	tsp	Salt
 * 1	cup	Boiling water
 * 1/2	lb	Brussel sprouts -- fresh or 	 	Frozen

Directions

 * 1) Add beans to boiling water in a 3 qt saucepan or dutch oven; boil for two minutes.
 * 2) Remove from heat and let stand covered for one hour.
 * 3) Brown meat in hot oil; add onion and cook until brown.
 * 4) Add meat and onion mixture and all other ingredients (except Brussel Sprouts) to the beans; add one cup boiling water. Simmer stew for 1 hour, add sprouts and cook for 15 minutes.