Pilaf à la Grecque

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1½ cups thinly sliced carrots
 * 1 cup chopped onion
 * 1 cup sliced celery
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, thawed
 * 1 x 14½- to 16-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon oregano
 * ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
 * lemon wedges (optional)
 * ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Cook meat, carrots, onion and celery in large skillet over medium heat until meat is lightly browned.
 * 2) Add rice, spinach, tomatoes, salt, oregano, pepper and garlic powder; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
 * 3) Remove from heat; serve with lemons and cheese, if desired.