L.A. Dirty Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped fine carrots
1/2 c. chopped scallions or onion
1/2 lb. thinly sliced beef
kielbasa sausage
1/4 c. chopped fine bell peppers
4 strips bacon
small can sweet peas
2 c. uncooked rice
garlic powder
seasoned salt
pepper
onion powder to taste
paprika
chopped parsley (for top when finished)

Preparation

Cook rice per directions.
Set aside.
Fry bacon strips on medium heat and remove from pan.
Leave drippings in pan.
Add sausage and stir until heated.
Add remaining ingredients, except peas.
Saute until tender and hot.
Turn off heat.
Add cooked rice to ingredients, folding rice until completely mixed.
Add peas, folding gently.
Add additional seasonings, if desired.
Top with paprika and parsley for color.
Crumble bacon strips on top.
Eat! Serves 6.