Life Happens When We are Busy Making Other Plans.. (Dirty Rice)

Many years ago when my children were younger I came across a simple recipe that the kids loved..  Dirty Rice..  I made it often,  maybe once or twice a month..  it is a frugal recipe,  which as a mom of 4 growing children was a great thing..  well I actually forgot all about it until one day not long ago I had an epiphany and it came back to me.. something quick, frugal and easy that I could cook during the week when I don't have much time,  not to mention everyone LOVED it..  so I began looking for a recipe and think maybe I have found one compatible..  I am also comtemplating going back to a mostly vegetarian lifestyle..  sooo  I could still do it using red beans, black beans, kidney beans or cannellini beans..  very versatile recipe..

Dirty Rice

olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 green and red/orange/yellow bell pepper chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground beef, turkey, chicken or 2 c beans
salt and pepper
seasonings of your choice
2 c rice
4 c beef broth

In a large saute pan heat olive oil,  add the onion and peppers and cook for about 5 minutes..  add the garlic,  saute for a couple of minutes,  add the beef and cook until no longer pink in the middle.. Add the rice and stir,  add the seasonings of your choice.. I like using garlic powder, lemon pepper, steak seasoning, paprika and red pepper flakes..  add the beef broth and stir,  bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until all the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally..  serve with steamed broccoli, a salad and bread..  I used white rice with this recipe this time,  but next time I will probably use brown rice..