Shortcut Dirty Rice

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5 from 5 votes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 40

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 632kcal

Author Stacey Little

Ingredients

1 tablespoon bacon grease (or another neutral oil like vegetable oil)
1 large yellow onion (diced - about 2 cups)
1 large green bell pepper (seeded and diced - about 1 cup)
2 ribs celery (diced - about 1/2 cup)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground sausage (like Jimmy Dean or Tennessee Pride)
1 teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
2 cups converted or parboiled rice
3 1/2 cups beef broth
salt
pepper
3 green onions (sliced thin)

Instructions

Heat the bacon grease in a large skillet or large dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid over medium heat.
Add the onion, pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent - about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, being cautious not to burn - about 1 minute.
Add the ground beef and sausage. Season lightly with creole seasoning, then increase the heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon. Cook until meat begins to brown - about 8 minutes. Drain away excess fat - if desired.
Add the uncooked rice and stir to combine. Stir frequently to toast the rice in the rendered fat - about 5 minutes. Slowly add the broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cover tightly. Cook 20 to 25 minutes, stirring a few times, or until the rice is tender to your liking. Add more creole seasoning or salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

* If nutritional values are provided, they are an estimate and will vary depending on the brands used. The values do not include optional ingredients or when ingredients are added to taste.

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