Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 cups chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef
• 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup tomato juice
• 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
• 3 cups water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon