Dirty Rice

Catherine, military wife stationed overseas sent in this recipe.

1lb lean ground beef
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 ribs of celery, chopped (about 1/2 cup).
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground red pepper
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce
1 cup uncooked rice
1 (14.5 ounce)  can beef broth
3/4 cup of water


Cook ground beef and next 5 ingredients in a large skillet over med/high heat, stirring until beef crumbles & is no longer pink. Drain meat.

Stir in salt & next three ingredients; stirring well. Add rice, broth & cup of water.; stirring well. Bring to a boil; cover & reduce heat. Simmer 25-30 minutes or until rice if tender.