Mimi's Dirty Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 7 dashes ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup red pepper or green pepper, chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup brown rice or basmati rice
• 2 1/4 cups chicken broth or beef broth
• 1 lb lean ground beef

Directions

1. 1

   Combine first 7 seasonings and set aside.

2. 2

   Over medium heat, place ground meat and bay leaves in skilled with oil. Brown meat thoroughly. Drain excess grease.

3. 3

   Stir in 7 seasonings. Add onion, celery, peppers, and garlic, stirring well.

4. 4

   Add butter and reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes, stirring very often (every minute or so).

5. 5

   Add chicken or beef broth; add basmati rice and stir well.

6. 6

   Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook rice mixture approximately 45 minutes (or as directed for rice).

7. 7

   Remove from heat and let stand 5-10 miutes before serving.

8. 8

   NOTE: You may have to adjust the amount of broth used based on absorption. 2 1/4 cups usually works well, add a little more for a "wetter" rice.