dirty rice recipe

 Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil

 * 1 pound ground beef

 * 1 pound ground pork sausage

 * 1 onion, chopped

 * 1 green bell pepper, chopped

 * 2 cloves garlic, minced

 * 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning

 * 1 teaspoon dried oregano

 * 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

 * 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

 * 1 cup long-grain rice

 * 2 cups chicken broth

 * 1 bay leaf

 * Salt and pepper to taste

 * Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions:

 * Brown the meat: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and sausage. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned. Drain off excess fat.

 * Sauté vegetables: Add onion, green bell pepper, and garlic to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

 * Add spices: Stir in Cajun seasoning, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.

 * Add rice and broth: Stir in rice, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

 * Rest: Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

 * Serve: Discard bay leaf. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.

Tips:

 * Adjust spice level: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your desired heat level.

 * Add-ins: Feel free to add other ingredients to your dirty rice, such as diced celery, chopped mushrooms, or even cooked chicken livers.

 * Make ahead: Dirty rice can be made ahead of time and reheated gently.

Enjoy your delicious and flavorful Dirty Rice!