Description
This is an easy-on-your-waistline recipe that still delivers on flavor. "dirty rice is a classic cajun dish made "dirty" by cooking the rice with minced livers or gizzards. This is a healthier version using brown rice and lean ground beef", says the author at skinnytaste.com.
Ingredients
- Brown Rice
- Knorr Chicken Bouillon
- Bay Leaves
- Cayenne
- Paprika
- Thyme
- Oil
- Onion
- Celery Ribs
- Green Bell Pepper
- Garlic Clove
- Lean Ground Beef
- Salt And Fresh Pepper
- Medium Shrimp
- Scallions
Instructions
- Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with a chicken bouillon, 1 bay leaf and 1 / 4 tsp salt and 1 / 8 each of salt, cayenne, paprika and thyme
- When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat
- Add the oil, onions, green pepper, celery, bay leaf and garlic
- Saut on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes
- Add beef, salt, black pepper, remaining paprika, thyme and cayenne pepper
- Saut until browned, about 10-15 minutes
- Add shrimp, cover and cook 5 more minutes
- When the rice is done, toss with beef and shrimp and combine well
- Top with scallions and serve