Bayou Dirty Rice

By gailanng on August 27, 2011

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Ingredients

    1. 8 slices bacon, diced
    2. 1/4 lb extra lean ground beef
    3. 1 cup onion, chopped
    4. 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
    5. 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
    6. 2 tablespoons celery, chopped
    7. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    8. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
    9. 1 teaspoon salt
    10. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
    11. 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    12. 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    13. 1 cup converted long grain rice
    14. 2 cups chicken broth
    15. 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Directions

  1. In large saucepan, saute bacon over medium heat until slightly crisp (about 10 minutes). Remove bacon from pan, place on paper towels. Drain off fat.
  2. Add to the saucepan, ground beef; saute over medium heat, breaking beef up into small pieces. Stir in onion, bell peppers, celery and garlic, sauteing until beef is no longer pink (3-5 minutes). Stir in cumin, salt, oregano, black and cayenne peppers; cook 1 minute.
  3. Stir in rice; cook 2 minutes. Stir in broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat, simmer, covered, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed (25-30 minutes), stirring occasionally. Stir in parsley and bacon. Serve immediately.