Dirty Rice
Looking for a dish that's rich in flavor, packed with soul, and downright comforting? This Dirty Rice is everything you want in a Southern staple. It's savory, hearty, and layered with deep, meaty flavor thanks to the combination of ground beef and chicken livers.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp bacon fat or olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz chicken livers minced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Tabasco
- 1 tsp Creole Kick seasoning or your favorite Creole seasoning
- 1 ½ cups uncooked basmati white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Green onions thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the bacon fat or olive oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- Add ground beef and minced chicken livers. Cook until no pink remains, breaking up the meat as it cooks.
- Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and Creole Kick seasoning. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, chicken broth, and bay leaves. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove from heat, discard the bay leaves, and let the rice rest covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork or transfer to a serving platter. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired.