Anononymous 8-08-05

1lb ground beef

2-3 cloves garlic, minced

1 med bell pepper, diced

1 med onion, diced

3-4 stalks celery, diced

1 tsp Tobasco (or more to taste)

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

2 tsp sweet paprika

1 tsp dry mustard

1 tsp ground cumin

1/2 tsp ground thyme

1/2 tsp oregano

1 tsp worcestershire

2 bay leaves

1 cup long grain white rice

2 cups chicken stock

Brown meat in skillet or dutch oven. Add pepper, onion, celery,

garlic and spices. Cook over med heat 8-10 minutes, stirring

often. Add stock - continue cooking over med heat 10-15

minutes. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan. Add

rice - cover and cook 20-25 minutes until rice is done. Remove from

heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.