Dirty Rice

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb. (96% lean) ground beef

1 lb. loose ground pork sausage

1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

2 stalks celery, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

2 tsp. (or more) Cajun seasoning (or 1 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 tsp. kosher salt)

2 bay leaves

3 c. cooked white rice

Kosher salt

6 sprigs parsley, finely chopped

Tabasco sauce, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat, cook beef and sausage, stirring frequently and breaking into bits, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat mixture to a medium bowl; discard all but 2 tablespoons fat.

In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 5 to 7 minutes.

Return meat mixture to skillet, then add rice. Cook, stirring frequently to break up rice, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more Cajun seasoning, if needed; discard bay leaves.

Transfer rice to a platter. Top with parsley. Serve with Tabasco sauce alongside.

Nutrition

• Calories: 410
• Total Fat: 26 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Sodium: 511 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 22 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 21 g