Ingredients
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- 4–5 slices bacon, chopped
- 1 pound (450g) andouille sausage or kielbasa, chopped (optional)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3–4 teaspoons (15-20g) minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons (1-2g) fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound (450g) chicken livers, chopped (optional, see notes)
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- ½ pound (250g) ground pork sausage (optional)
- 1 tablespoon (15g) creole seasoning (or more to taste)
- 1 small bell pepper, diced (red and green are fine)
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- ½ teaspoon (1g) freshly ground black pepper (or more if desired)
- salt to taste (see notes)
- 1½–2 cups (355-475ml) beef stock (start with 1½ cups and add more if needed)
- 6 cups (720g) cooked rice
- 3–4 green onions, chopped (or scallions)
- 2–3 tablespoons (7-10g) chopped parsley
- pepper flakes or hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Fry chopped bacon and optional sausage in a large sauté pan for 4-5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
- Add oil to the pan if needed along with the bacon grease.
- Sauté onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf for 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate optional chicken liver, ground beef, pork sausage (if using), and Creole seasoning. Stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add bell peppers, celery, salt, and pepper. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, then pour in approximately 1½ cups of stock.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in rice and green onions, cooking until heated through for 5-7 minutes. Add more stock if necessary, taking care not to overcook the rice.
- Remove from heat, discard bay leaves, and stir in parsley. Serve with hot sauce or red pepper flakes.
Last Step:
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For added flavor, experiment with your favorite spices.
Use leftover cooked rice for quicker preparation.
Ensure not to overcook the rice to maintain its texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg