Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 lb. (96% lean) ground beef -; 1 lb. loose ground pork sausage -; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped -; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped -; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped -; 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped -; 2 tsp. (or more) Cajun seasoning (or 1 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 tsp. kosher salt) -; 2 bay leaves -; 3 c. cooked white rice -; Kosher salt -; 6 sprigs parsley, finely chopped -; Tabasco sauce, for serving -

Ingredients for - Dirty Rice

1. 1 lb. (96% lean) ground beef

2. 1 lb. loose ground pork sausage

3. 1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped

4. 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

5. 2 stalks celery, finely chopped

6. 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

7. 2 tsp. (or more) Cajun seasoning (or 1 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 tsp. kosher salt)

8. 2 bay leaves

9. 3 c. cooked white rice

10. Kosher salt

11. 6 sprigs parsley, finely chopped

12. Tabasco sauce, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Dirty Rice

1 . Stage

In a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat, cook beef and sausage, stirring frequently and breaking into bits, until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meat mixture to a medium bowl; discard all but 2 tablespoons fat.

2 . Stage

In same skillet over medium-high heat, cook bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften, 5 to 7 minutes.

3 . Stage

Return meat mixture to skillet, then add rice. Cook, stirring frequently to break up rice, 3 to 4 minutes. Add more Cajun seasoning, if needed; discard bay leaves.

4 . Stage

Transfer rice to a platter. Top with parsley. Serve with Tabasco sauce alongside.