Pilaf à la Grecque

Description
Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 1 pound lean ground beef
 * 1 1/2 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 14-1/2- to 16-ounce can peeled whole tomatoes, chopped
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon oregano
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
 * lemon wedges (optional)
 * 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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