Old-Fashioned Dirty Rice (Printer-Friendly)
Savory Southern rice with seasoned beef, bell pepper, and spices for a flavorful meal or side dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Rice and Liquids
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1 cup long grain rice
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2 cups beef broth
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1/4 cup water
→ Meats
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250 grams lean ground beef
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Optional: 150 grams chicken gizzards, finely chopped
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
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1/2 cup sweet onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped green onion (scallions), for garnish
→ Seasonings
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2 teaspoons creole seasoning
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1 teaspoon celery seed
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
→ Oils
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2 tablespoons canola oil
# Steps to Follow:
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Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Combine rinsed rice with beef broth in a pot, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes until tender.
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Heat canola oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chicken gizzards if using, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes until meat is cooked through and vegetables are softened.
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Add the cooked rice to the skillet along with celery seed, creole seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, ground black pepper, and water. Stir thoroughly and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to blend flavors and heat through.
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Remove from heat and garnish with chopped green onions. Serve immediately for best flavor.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Rinsing the rice removes starch, preventing a gummy texture for fluffy cooked rice.
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Chicken gizzards are optional but add authentic flavor traditionally found in Cajun cuisine.
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Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.