Authentic Louisiana Dirty Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meats
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1 pound ground beef
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1 pound ground pork sausage
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1 tablespoon bacon grease or cooking oil
→ Vegetables & Rice
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4-5 cups cooked rice, prepared with chicken broth
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¾ cup green bell pepper, diced
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¾ cup yellow onion, diced
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¼ cup celery, diced
→ Liquids & Thickener
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2 cups chicken broth
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¼ cup flour
→ Herbs & Spices
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3 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Instructions:
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In a large skillet, heat bacon grease or cooking oil. Add ground beef and sausage and brown.
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As meat begins to brown, add diced bell pepper, onion and celery.
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When meat is fully browned, stir in herbs and spices except for parsley. Mix well. Add flour and mix well again, making sure the flour coats the meat.
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Add broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Allow to simmer 5-8 minutes.
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Fold in rice and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve.
# Notes:
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Traditional version uses chicken livers; this recipe uses bacon grease for rich flavor
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Can be used as stuffing for poultry
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Some variations add mushrooms or oysters