Mimi'S Dirty Rice

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 7 dashes ground red pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
• 3/4 cup uncooked Minute Rice
• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb hot smoked sausage, removed from casing

1. Combine first 7 seasonings and set aside.
2. Over medium heat, place ground meat and bay leaves in skillet with oil. Brown meat thoroughly. Drain excess grease.
3. Stir 7 seasonings into meat. Add onions, celery, peppers, and garlic, stirring well.
4. Add butter and reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Add chicken or beef broth; cook 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
6. 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.

black pepper, paprika, dry mustard, cumin, thyme, oregano, ground red pepper, olive oil, bay leaves, onion, celery, red peppers, garlic, butter, chicken broth, rice, ground beef

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mimis-dirty-rice-314202 (may not work)