Cajun Dirty Rice
- Contains Wheat
Ingredients
- brown rice, rinsed (2 cups)
- water (4 cups)
- Kosher salt, as desired
- vegetable oil (1 tablespoon)
- ground beef (1 pound)
- ground pork sausage (1 pound)
- red bell pepper, seeded, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1)
- yellow onion, peeled, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)
- celery, chopped, cut in 1/2-inch pieces (1/2 cup)
- clove garlic, peeled, minced (1)
- all-purpose flour (1/4 cup)
- dried thyme (1 teaspoon)
- chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- ground black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- chicken broth (2 cups)
- fresh parsley, chopped (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
Step 1
1. Combine brown rice, water, and salt in the pot (if referencing lines within the pot, add rice to the pot first, then fill to 2-cup line with liquid). Place lid on the pot. Using the function arrows, select BROWN RICE, then press START/STOP to begin program. (Unit will display an animation while cooking; program will take approx. 50 to 60 minutes.)
Step 2
2. When cooking is complete, remove rice from the pot and set aside. Rinse pot clean.
Step 3
3. Place pot back in the unit's base and set lid aside. Using the function arrows, select SEAR/SAUTÉ, set temperature to HIGH, then press START/STOP to begin preheating. (Progress bar will display while unit preheats; preheating will take approx. 8 to 10 minutes.)
Step 4
4. When preheating is complete (unit will beep and display ADD FOOD), add vegetable oil, ground beef, and pork sausage to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking meat up with a spoon or spatula (about 10 minutes).
Step 5
5. Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook for 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally.
Step 6
6. Add the flour, thyme, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper, and stir to combine. Add chicken stock, bring to a boil, and cook for 5 minutes.
Step 7
7. Fold in the reserved brown rice and parsley and allow to warm through. Season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. When cooking is complete, press START/STOP to turn off the unit and serve dirty rice while warm.