Cajun'S Beef - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground chuck
2 Tbsp. shortening
1 c. chopped onions
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 c. finely chopped celery
1 (No. 2) can tomatoes
1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms and juice
3 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3/4 c. raw rice

Preparation

Brown meat in shortening, mashing often to avoid lumping.
Use a Dutch oven.
Add all other ingredients and mix well.
Bring to a slow boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook about 40 minutes or longer.
Taste for seasonings.
Stir often to prevent sticking.