Dirty Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) box Zatariain's New Orleans style dirty rice mix
1 lb. ground beef or ground turkey
1/2 c. rice (optional)

Preparation

Brown 1 pound ground beef or turkey and drain.
Combine dirty rice mix, meat and 2 1/2 to 3 cups water.
Bring to a boil.
Add additional rice.
Reduce heat, stir, cover and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Remove from heat, let stand 5 minutes.
Makes about 6 servings.