L.A. Dirty Rice
["1/2 c. chopped celery", "1/2 c. chopped fine carrots", "1/2 c. chopped scallions or onion", "1/2 lb. thinly sliced beef", "kielbasa sausage", "1/4 c. chopped fine bell peppers", "4 strips bacon", "small can sweet peas", "2 c. uncooked rice", "garlic powder", "seasoned salt", "pepper", "onion powder to taste", "paprika", "chopped parsley (for top when finished)"]
["Cook rice per directions.", "Set aside.", "Fry bacon strips on medium heat and remove from pan.", "Leave drippings in pan.", "Add sausage and stir until heated.", "Add remaining ingredients, except peas.", "Saute until tender and hot.", "Turn off heat.", "Add cooked rice to ingredients, folding rice until completely mixed.", "Add peas, folding gently.", "Add additional seasonings, if desired.", "Top with paprika and parsley for color.", "Crumble bacon strips on top.", "Eat! Serves 6."]
["celery", "carrots", "scallions", "beef", "kielbasa sausage", "bell peppers", "bacon", "sweet peas", "rice", "garlic", "salt", "pepper", "onion", "paprika", "parsley"]