Ingredients
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1 teaspoon thyme
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1 teaspoon oregano
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 bay leaves
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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1/4 cup finely chopped celery
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 tablespoon butter
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2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
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3/4 cup uncooked Minute Rice
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1 lb ground beef or 1 lb hot smoked sausage, removed from casing
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1/2 cup chopped red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper
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7 dashes ground red pepper
Instructions
- Combine first 7 seasonings and set aside.
- Over medium heat, place ground meat and bay leaves in skillet with oil. Brown meat thoroughly. Drain excess grease.
- Stir 7 seasonings into meat. Add onions, celery, peppers, and garlic, stirring well.
- Add butter and reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken or beef broth; cook 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
- Add minute rice and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.