Western Fried Rice

I love this dish because it is total comfort food without sacrificing the use of fresh ingredients and it's easy to eat as leftovers! My fiance calls it "man fried rice" because of how hearty it is.

3 cloves of garlic

3 tsp olive oil

Gently heat oil and add minced garlic. Cook until aroma spreads.

1 medium red onion

3 stalks of celery

Add chopped onion first. Saute on medium high for two minutes, then add celery and cook until onions are slightly translucent.

1lb ground beef

2 tbsp beef base

1 tsp cumin

1 tbsp paprika

Mix beef base and spices into the ground beef. In a separate pan, brown the ground beef until adequately cooked.

1 can chopped stewed tomatoes

3 cups cooked jasmine rice

Combine all ingredients and stir.

Salt and pepper to taste

Garlic sriracha to taste

Tabasco sauce to taste

Stir seasonings in and adjust to taste.

Fry on high for 3 minutes, then serve.