Seafood Dirty Rice
Ingredients½ cup unsalted butter1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, plus extra if desired1 pound ground beef1 pound ground beef sausage, crumbled1 tablespoon minced garlic1 green bell pepper, diced1 red bell pepper, diced1 yellow bell pepper, diced1 orange bell pepper, diced1 medium onion, diced4 cups uncooked white rice4 cups chicken broth2 tablespoons butter8 ounces lump crab meat, drainedInstructionsCook the ShrimpMelt ½ cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until pink and fully cooked. Transfer the shrimp to a plate and set aside.Brown the MeatUsing the same skillet, cook the ground beef and beef sausage until browned and fully cooked, breaking the meat into crumbles as it cooks. Drain any excess grease if necessary.Sauté the VegetablesStir in the garlic, diced onion, and all four bell peppers. Cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.Season the RiceAdd the uncooked rice to the skillet and sprinkle generously with Cajun seasoning. Stir everything together so the rice is evenly coated with the seasonings and flavorful meat mixture.Cook the RicePour in the chicken broth and stir well. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the broth has been absorbed.Fold in the CrabFluff the cooked rice with a fork. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter along with the lump crab meat, gently folding everything together to keep the crab pieces intact.Add the Shrimp BackReturn the cooked shrimp to the skillet and carefully stir until evenly distributed throughout the rice.ServeSpoon the seafood dirty rice onto serving plates and enjoy while hot. This satisfying Southern favorite is filled with bold Cajun flavor, tender shrimp, savory sausage, seasoned beef, and sweet chunks of crab.Servings: 8Prep Time: 20 minutesCook Time: 35 minutes