Ingredients
1½cupsbrown rice,uncooked
Chicken bouillon cube
2bay leaves,divided
⅛tspcayenne,plus ¼ tsp, divided
⅛tsppaprika,plus ½ tsp
⅛tspthyme,plus ½ tsp
1tspoil
1onion,diced
2celery,diced
1green pepper,diced
1garlic clove,minced
½lblean ground beef
Salt and fresh pepper,to taste
1lbmedium shrimp,peeled and deveined
2scallions,chopped
Preparation
Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon each of cayenne, paprika, and thyme.
When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf, and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, until soft.
Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper.
Sauté, for about 10-15 minutes, until brown; add shrimp, cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp; combine well. Top with scallions and serve.
