Old-Fashioned Dirty Rice (Printer-Friendly)
Seasoned rice and ground beef cooked together with bold Southern spices for a comforting dish.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Rice and Liquids
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2 cups extra long grain rice
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4 cups beef broth
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½ cup water
→ Meats
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1 lb lean ground beef
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½ cup chicken gizzards (optional)
→ Vegetables and Aromatics
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½ green bell pepper, chopped
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½ sweet onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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Green onion, sliced (optional garnish)
→ Seasonings and Oil
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1 tbsp canola oil
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½ tsp celery seed
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1 tsp creole seasoning
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½ tsp onion powder
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper
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¼ tsp ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Rinse the rice thoroughly and transfer to a pot with beef broth. Bring to a boil, cover, then reduce heat and simmer gently for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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Heat canola oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, chicken gizzards, bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Sauté, breaking up the meat, until fully cooked and vegetables soften, about 8 to 10 minutes.
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Stir in celery seed, creole seasoning, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and water. Warm through, then incorporate the cooked rice, mixing evenly to combine all ingredients.
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Transfer to serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately while hot.
# Extra Tips:
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The gizzards can be omitted without compromising authenticity, though they add traditional flavor. This dish can be doubled using a large pot for cooking and frozen up to three months in an airtight container.