Cajun Dirty Rice

One of our family's all-time favorites. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 485 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 onion, finely diced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• 1 pound beef sausage
• 1 (8 ounce) package dirty rice mix
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, sausage, and onion; drain.

Step 2

In a large pan, combine rice mix and 2 cups water. Add diced tomatoes and chilies. Stir in the kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then add meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Return to boil, reduce heat, and cover, stirring occasionally. Cook for 25 minutes, until rice is easily fluffed with a fork.