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Rice Dressing

A traditional Louisiana side dish made with seasoned ground meats, chopped liver, holy trinity vegetables, and warm long-grain rice.

40 minMediumServes 6340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 lb ground pork
  • 4 oz chicken livers, finely chopped
  • 1 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, and 4 oz finely chopped chicken livers.

  2. 2

    Cook for 8 to 10 minutes until meats are browned and reach an internal temperature of 160°F.

  3. 3

    Add 1 cup diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced celery, and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning and 1 cup beef broth, simmering for 5 minutes until liquid reduces.

  5. 5

    Fold in 3 cups cooked long-grain white rice and 1/2 cup sliced green onions until thoroughly warmed.

Questions

How long does Rice Dressing keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Rice Dressing?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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