- 1/2 to 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 4 beef flavored bouillon cubes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 to 4 cups tap water
- 1-1/2 tablespoon soy sauce
I like to make this in a 12" skillet
because the rice expands a lot. You could
use a 3-quart or larger saucepan, if you
don't have a skillet that's big enough. Fry
up your meat until it is all broken up and
brown. Drain off the fat if necessary. Add
the vegetables and garlic and sautè until
the onions are tender and fragrant. Add the
rice, bouillon, paprika, red pepper flakes,
3 cups of tap water and the soy sauce. Bring
the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to
very low and put a good lid on the skillet
or saucepan. Simmer for about 30 minutes. If
you think you need it, then add more water
while it cooks, to keep things moist. Makes
4 to 6 servings. Serve hot with fresh or
canned fruit on the side.
Note: When I don't have green pepper I use
frozen peas or mixed veggies instead.
Usually about 1 to 2 cups of veggies is
enough.
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