Directions

1. Preheat a large skillet or pot and heat oil or bacon drippings.
2. Add ground meat, breaking up with spoon, and cook until browned.
3. Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; cook until softened.
4. Add Cajun seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper, mixing well.
5. Add uncooked rice and stir to coat with meat and vegetable mixture.
6. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until rice is cooked and liquid absorbed, about 20 minutes.
8. Fluff rice with fork and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.