Recipe: Cajun dirty rice

Cajun "Dirty Rice"
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (cooked off and drained of excess fat )
• 1/4 pound chicken gizzards, rinsed
• 1/4 pound chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
• 3-4 cups cooked rice
• (I like white rice, but you can substitute wild rice or brown rice)
• 1 cup chicken broth
• Cajun seasoning to taste (this puts the snap in your dance steps)
• 1 cup green onions, chopped

Chop or pulse gizzards and livers in blender or food processor. In large skillet or pan, heat on medium heat olive oil, onions, garlic till tender, add gizzards and livers cook till brown. Add in cooked ground beef, Cajun seasoning and some of the broth simmer till all mixed together about 10-15 minutes. Fold in cooked rice and more broth, lower heat and simmer till all liquid is absorbed Blend mixture together and sprinkle green onions on top. Great side dish or for fun add diced cooked chicken for a complete meal..

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