Hamburger Pilaf

This makes a fast one dish "hamburger helper" type meal. Be sure to use a good beef broth as it provides a great deal of flavour for your dish. Sometimes I add sliced mushrooms that I saute with the onion & pepper. This can also be made with ground chicken, using chicken broth.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

• 1  onion, diced
• 1  green pepper, diced (I have used red)
• 1  tablespoon  oil
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  vegetable seasoning (like mrs dash)
• 1  cup long grain rice, raw
• 1⁄2 cup beef broth (heated in microwave)
• 2  cups beef broth (heated in microwave)

Directions

1. Saute the onion and green pepper in the oil until soft.
2. Add the beef and garlic, breaking up the meat and cooking until done.
3. Season with salt, pepper and vegetable seasoning.
4. Add the rice, cooking & stirring until rice goes translucent, but not brown.
5. Add 1/2 cup hot broth, stirring until absorbed.
6. Add remaining broth. Cover & simmer until rice is tender & liquid is absorbed. This should take about 20 minutes. Serve.