I thought ya'll might like this Southern Classic straight out of my cookbook: "How Mama Made Gravy From An Old Flat Tire..."

Dirty Rice

1 LB. GROUND BEEF
1 LB. GROUND SAUSAGE
1 C. ONION, CHOPPED
1/4 C. BELL PEPPER, CHOPPED
1/4 C. CELERY, CHOPPED
1 1/2 C. COOKED RICE
1 C. CHCKEN OR BEEF BROTH
HOT SAUCE, SALT, AND PEPPER TO TASTE

Brown ground beef and sausage, onions, bell pepper, and celery. Drain off excess grease. Add cooked rice and broth. Sprinkle Hot sauce to taste over mixture. Salt and pepper to taste and simmer 10 minutes over low heat.