Step 1

In a large skillet, heat bacon grease or cooking oil.  Add ground beef and sausage and brown.

Step 2

As meat begins to brown, add diced bell pepper, onion and celery.

Step 3

When meat is fully browned, stir in herbs and spices except for parsley.  Mix well.  Add flour. Mix well again, making sure the flour coats the meat.

Step 4

Add broth and bay leaves.  Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any of the browned bits from the pan.  Allow to simmer 5-8 minutes.

Step 5

Fold in rice and parsley.  Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve.