Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Ingredients:

1 tbsp olive oil

1 lb ground beef

1 small onion, finely diced

1 green or red bell pepper, diced

1 cup long-grain white rice

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can (10.75 oz) condensed chicken broth

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional)

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add beef and cook until browned, breaking up with a spoon. Drain excess grease.

2. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 5 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in rice, tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

4. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed.

5. Stir in parsley if using. Serve hot.