Louisiana Dirty Rice Sausage (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb ground pork sausage
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4-5 cups cooked rice, prepared with chicken broth
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2 cups 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
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¼ cup flour
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1 tablespoon bacon grease or cooking oil
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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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1 ½ 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 cook until browned.
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As the meat begins to brown, add the diced bell pepper, onion, and celery. Stir and cook until softened.
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Once the meat is fully browned, stir in oregano, thyme, garlic, salt, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well. Then add the flour, ensuring it evenly coats the meat mixture.
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Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any browned bits. Let the mixture simmer for 5-8 minutes.
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Fold in the cooked rice and fresh parsley. Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Serve warm.
# Notes:
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Traditional Dirty Rice is often made with finely chopped chicken livers for added flavor, but bacon grease serves as a substitute in this recipe.
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Optionally, mushrooms or oysters can be added for variation.