Hamburger

Dirty Rice

1 pound hamburger (ground beef)

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 bell pepper, diced

1 rib celery, diced

2 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning (or a mix of both)

½ teaspoon salt

1½ cups uncooked white rice

3 cups beef broth

Place hamburger, garlic and onion in a medium kettle on medium heat.

Break up burger and stir occasionally as hamburger browns. (If hamburger has high fat content, drain excess fat before proceeding)

Stir in bell pepper, celery, Cajun seasoning, salt, rice and beef broth.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered ~25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.

Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

⅛ teaspoon garlic powder ≈ 1 clove pressed garlic ≈ ½ teaspoon minced garlic

Tasty add-in suggestions hot sauce; your choice of vegetable