Dirty Rice

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
 * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
 * 1 medium onion, chopped
 * 1 cup chopped celery
 * ½ cup chopped green pepper
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * ½ pound lean ground beef
 * ½ pound lean ground pork
 * ½ pound chicken giblets, chopped
 * 1½ teaspoons salt
 * ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
 * ¼ to ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
 * 1 cup chicken broth or water
 * 3 cups hot cooked rice
 * 1 cup sliced green onion tops

Directions

 * 1) Blend flour in oil in Dutch oven or large skillet (preferably cast iron).
 * 2) Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is deep brown.
 * 3) Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic; cook until vegetables are tender.
 * 4) Stir in beef, pork, giblets, salt, black pepper and red pepper.
 * 5) Continue cooking until meat loses its color.
 * 6) Stir in broth; cover and simmer 25 minutes.
 * 7) Stir in rice and onion tops; cook 5 minutes longer.
 * 8) Mixture should be slightly moist.