Arroz sucio fcil con gambas

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• 1 bay leave
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon + 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/8 teaspoon + 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 lb medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 bell peppers (I used 1 green & 1 orange)
• 1 lb ground beef (or ground pork sausage)
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 scallions (chopped)

Preparación

1. 1

   Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp cayenne, 1/8 tsp paprika and 1/8 tsp thyme.

2. 2

   When the rice is almost ready, heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook shrimp until done, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

3. 3

   Discard liquid from shrimp in the skillet, and heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and bell peppers. Saute on medium heat until soft about 5 minutes. Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin, remaining cayenne, paprika and thyme. Add ground beef and cook for about 10 - 15 minutes until cooked through.

4. 4

   Add cooked rice and shrimp to the skillet, toss, cover and cook for a couple of minutes. Serve warm and sprinkle some scallions on top. Enjoy!