Dirty Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. ground beef
1 large onion
1/2 bell pepper
4 stalks celery
2 cloves garlic
1/2 c. parsley
1/2 c. scallions
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. rice

Preparation

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add ground beef and all vegetables, except parsley and scallions.
Brown beef and then turn the heat to low.
Cook for about 45 minutes, stirring often.
Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
Add rice and reduce the heat.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
Add green onion and parsley.
Cover and cook another 5 minutes.
Serves 4.