Prepare the ingredients

• Peel and cut the potatoes into chunks.
• Chop the onion and bell pepper, mince the garlic and blend the tomatoes.
• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.

Brown the beef

• Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Season the beef with salt and black pepper and brown it on all sides.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened.

Build the sauce

• Stir in the tomato paste and blended tomatoes.
• Add the curry powder and thyme and mix well.
• Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer.

Simmer with the potatoes

• Add the potatoes and bell pepper to the sauce.
• Cover and simmer until the beef is tender and the potatoes are cooked through.
• Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cook the rice

• Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan.
• Add the rice and cook until tender.
• Drain and fluff with a fork.

Serve

• Spoon the rice onto plates.
• Top generously with the beef and potato sauce.