Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Ingredients:
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound ground beef
* 1 small onion, finely diced
* 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
* 1 cup long-grain white rice
* 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
* 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (optional)
* 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions:
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add onion and bell pepper to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in rice, diced tomatoes (undrained), chicken broth, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning (if using).
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
5. Stir in parsley (if using) before serving.