Dirty Rice

This is a good dirty rice recipe.
Serve it with pineapple chunks
and cornbread on the side.
This is a family favorite.

Ingredients:
1/2 to 1 pound ground beef
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 cup long grain white rice
3 beef flavored bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups cold water
1-1/2 tablespoon soy sauce

Directions:
Using a large saucepan, saute meat
until it is all broken up and brown.
Drain off the fat if necessary.
Add the vegetables and garlic
and saute until the onions
are tender and fragrant.
Add the rice, bouillon, paprika,
red pepper flakes, 2 cups water
and the soy sauce.
Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to very low and
put a lid on the saucepan.
Simmer for about 30 minutes.
If you think you need it,
add more water while it cooks,
to keep things moist.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.