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Savory Dirty Rice with Ground Beef and Chicken Livers

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A hearty and flavorful dirty rice recipe combining ground beef and finely chopped chicken livers, seasoned with Cajun spices and cooked with aromatic vegetables for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) ground beef (85% lean)
  • 8 oz (225 g) chicken livers, cleaned and finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (270 g) long grain white rice
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 small green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 cups (720 ml) chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the chicken livers under cold water and pat dry. Trim any connective tissue or greenish parts. Finely chop into small pieces about ¼ inch. Set aside. (10 minutes)
  2. Rinse the rice under cold water until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork. (20 minutes)
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute. (7-8 minutes)
  4. Push vegetables to one side of the pan. Add ground beef to the empty side, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned with no pink remaining, about 5-6 minutes. Mix beef and vegetables together. (6 minutes)
  5. Add chopped chicken livers to the skillet. Stir well to combine. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until livers are cooked through and no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes. Avoid overcooking. (5 minutes)
  6. Sprinkle in Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to taste. Stir well to coat all ingredients. Let flavors meld for 2-3 minutes on low heat. (3 minutes)
  7. Add cooked and fluffed rice to the skillet. Gently fold everything together until rice is well mixed and coated with seasonings and meat mixture. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. (3 minutes)
  8. Remove from heat. Sprinkle sliced green onions over the top. Serve immediately while warm. (2 minutes)

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning chicken livers to prevent steaming instead of searing. Finely chop livers to blend well and prevent chewy chunks. Use chicken broth instead of water for richer flavor. Fluff rice gently with a fork to keep it light and fluffy. Overcooking chicken livers can make them tough and grainy.

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Keywords: dirty rice, ground beef, chicken livers, Cajun recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, savory rice dish

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