MIMI'S DIRTY RICE

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Provided by kitty.rock

Categories Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon oregano
7 dashes ground red pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red peppers or 1/2 cup green pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
3/4 cup uncooked Minute Rice
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb hot smoked sausage, removed from casing

Steps:

Combine first 7 seasonings and set aside.
Over medium heat, place ground meat and bay leaves in skillet with oil. Brown meat thoroughly. Drain excess grease.
Stir 7 seasonings into meat. Add onions, celery, peppers, and garlic, stirring well.
Add butter and reduce heat to medium; cook 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add chicken or beef broth; cook 8 minutes over high heat, stirring once.
Add minute rice and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 443.3, Fat 28, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 84.7, Sodium 486.6, Carbohydrate 20.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 25.9