Spanish Beef Rice

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tbsp cumin
1 cup long grain white rice
2 small cans tomato sauce (about 16 oz total)
about 1 cup water

In a large skillet, brown ground beef with olive oil, onion, celery, and garlic. Once beef is browned and celery and onion are slightly tender, add the rice. Lightly toast the rice. Then add cumin powder, tomato sauce, and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender and the liquids are all absorbed. You may need to add a bit more water, if all liquids are absorbed and the rice is not yet tender.
Makes 5 servings.

Number of Servings: 5

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MINDYMOORE78.