Louisiana Dirty Rice Sausage (Print-Friendly Version)
Rice mixed with sausage, beef, bell pepper, and spices— a bold, savory southern favorite for any meal.
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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1 lb ground beef
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1 lb ground pork sausage
→ Base Ingredients
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4-5 cups cooked rice, prepared with chicken broth
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2 cups chicken broth
→ Vegetables
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¾ cup green bell pepper, diced
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¾ cup yellow onion, diced
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¼ cup celery, diced
→ Binders
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¼ cup flour
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1 tablespoon bacon grease or cooking oil
→ Herbs and Spices
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3 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
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1 tablespoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1 ½ teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
# Steps:
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In a large skillet, heat bacon grease or cooking oil. Add ground beef and sausage and brown.
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As meat begins to brown, add diced bell pepper, onion, and celery.
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When meat is fully browned, stir in herbs and spices, except parsley. Mix well. Add flour, ensuring it coats the meat evenly.
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Add broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer for 5-8 minutes.
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Fold in rice and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve.
# Notes:
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Traditional Dirty Rice uses chopped chicken livers for added flavor. This recipe substitutes bacon grease for richness. Mushrooms or oysters can also be used as alternative ingredients.