Rice and Beans with Sauce and Tasso

Ingredients

 * 8 ounces dry kidney beans
 * 4 tbsp olive oil
 * 1 bulb shallot, minced
 * 3 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
 * 2 bay leaves
 * 1 tsp adobo seasoning (optional)
 * 1 tbsp kosher salt
 * freshly ground black pepper to taste
 * ¼ tsp ground cloves
 * 3 sprigs fresh parsley
 * 3 sprigs fresh thyme
 * 1 scotch bonnet pepper
 * 1 tsp curry powder
 * 1 tbsp Lilli butter (Haitian butter)

Sauce

 * 1 can whole tomatoes and juice
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp black pepper
 * 1 onion chopped
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * 2 cups water
 * 1 can tomato paste

Tasso

 * 2 lbs of beef or goat meat cut into small chunks
 * ½ cup orange juice
 * ¼ cup lime or lemon juice
 * ½ cup vegetable oil
 * salt and pepper to taste
 * 1 tsp finely chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) Place beans in a large pot, and cover with 3 inches of water.
 * 2) Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 1½ hours, or until tender.
 * 3) Drain the beans, and reserve the liquid.
 * 4) Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
 * 5) Sauté shallot and garlic until fragrant.
 * 6) Stir in cooked beans, and cook for 2 minutes.
 * 7) Measure reserved liquid, and add water to equal 5 cups; stir into skillet.
 * 8) Stir in the uncooked rice.
 * 9) Season with bay leaves, adobo seasoning, salt, pepper, lily butter curry and cloves.
 * 10) Place sprigs of parsley and thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper on top, and bring to a boil.
 * 11) Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 18 to 20 minutes.
 * 12) Remove thyme, parsley, and scotch bonnet pepper to serve.

Sauce

 * 1) Combine tomatoes, salt, oil and pepper.
 * 2) Cover with a tight fitting lid.
 * 3) Add tomato paste and onions then, cook 5 minutes then add water and cook for another 10 minutes then, reduce heat to low.

Tasso

 * 1) Add all ingredients in a large bowl, except for the vegetable oil.
 * 2) Let it marinate for at least 3–4 hours.
 * 3) Transfer meat mixture into a cooking pot.
 * 4) Add water to cover.
 * 5) Heat to boiling and reduce heat.
 * 6) Simmer covered until meat is very tender.
 * 7) Fry meat in a large frying pan, until golden brown.