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Louisiana Cajun Rice

Easy Cooking, Great Results

This Louisiana Cajun Rice with Della White Basmati is packed with heat and flavor for the ultimate quick side dish!

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CAL/SERV:
350

YIELDS:
6

PREP TIME:
10 Mins

TOTAL TIME:
20 Mins

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups Della White Basmati Rice, cooked, prepared using chicken broth
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cups green bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cups yellow onion, diced
  • ¼ cups celery, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper

Step 1

 

  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil.  Add ground beef and sausage and brown.

Step 2

  • Once meat begins to brown, add in the diced bell pepper, onion and celery. When meat is fully browned, add in all herbs and spices except for parsley. Stir until fully combined.

Step 3

  • Sprinkle in the flour, making sure the flour coats the meat.
  • Add broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits from the pan. Allow to simmer 5-8 minutes.

Step 4

  • Fold in Della Rice White Basmati Rice and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Enjoy!