Cajun Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. oil
1 1/2 c. raw rice
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 large chopped onion
1 green pepper, chopped
3 pieces celery, chopped
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/4 c. parsley, chopped
1/4 c. green onions
3 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz.) can whole tomatoes
1 (6 oz.) can Italian tomato paste
1 c. water

Preparation

Brown meat; drain.
Saute onion, pepper and celery in oil until tender.
Add rice; cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add all other ingredients.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven in shallow pan.
Cover; bake for 1 1/2 hours, or until rice is tender.