Rice Dressing (aka Dirty Rice)

Name: Rice Dressing (aka Dirty Rice)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun,U.S. Regional
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 2 cups chicken livers, finely chopped; 3 chicken gizzards, finely chopped; Pinch kosher salt; Pinch freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or shortening; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 pepper bell pepper, chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 3 to 4 cups cooked long-grain rice; Thinly sliced green onions, or chopped parsley, for garnish

A savory Cajun dirty rice combines rice with chicken parts and meat, also known as rice dressing.

⭐ 4.5 (39 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 20 minTotal: 35 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Cajun U.S. Regional

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Instructions

Season ground beef, chopped chicken livers, and gizzards with salt and pepper.
Brown the seasoned meats in oil or shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring until no longer pink.
Add chopped celery, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook, stirring, until onions are translucent.
Pour in a small amount of water, cover, and simmer on low heat until vegetables are tender.
Stir in cooked rice to combine.
Adjust seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
Cover and let stand until ready to serve.
Garnish with green onions or parsley and fluff with a fork before serving, if desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 507 kcal

Carbohydrate: 37 g

Cholesterol: 369 mg

Fiber: 2 g

Protein: 39 g

Saturated Fat: 7 g

Sodium: 150 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 21 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g