Paraguayan Beef Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 lb lean sirloin, finely ground
 * 1 onion, make sure to chop fine
 * 1 small poblano chile
 * 1 tbsp olive oil
 * ¼ cup raw rice
 * ½ tsp oregano
 * 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Directions

 * 1) Combine meat and 2 cups cold water, mix thoroughly.
 * 2) Saute onion and chile in oil.
 * 3) Add meat, rice and oregano.
 * 4) Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until rice is cooked; about 15 minutes.
 * 5) Do not allow it to actually boil.
 * 6) Add more water if necessary.
 * 7) Add parsley and salt to taste.
 * 8) Serve with "Sopa Paraguaya" (Paraguayan cornbread); the traditional accompaniment. Look for another recipe for the cornbread.