Pecan, Rice, and Crawfish Dressing

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Got this recipe from a South Louisiana Bed and Breakfast. For the holidays.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 celery rib , chopped
• 1 green bell pepper , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 lbs crayfish tails , cooked
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup chopped pecans , toasted
• ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine , cut into pieces
• 1 bunch green onion , chopped
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning (low salt version is ok)
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Cook vegetables, ground beef, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes, until beef is no longer pink.
2. Stir in crawfish and next 6 ingredients, and cook until thoroughly heated.
3. Spoon dressing mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
4. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Sprinkle with parsley.