Zatarain's® Dirty Rice	Print   Close

Ingredients 1 pound ground beef 2 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional) 1 package ZATARAIN'S® Dirty Rice Mix, Original

Preparation

1. Brown ground beef in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Set aside.

2. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan. Stir in Rice Mix and ground beef; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until rice is tender.

3. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.

Test Kitchen Tip: Try adding a mixture of ground beef, ground sausage and finely chopped chicken giblets for more robust flavor.

Microwave Directions: Mix 2 1/2 cups hot water, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (optional), 1 pound ground beef, cooked, and Rice Mix in 2 1/2-quart microwavable dish. Cover. Microwave on HIGH 25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully remove dish from oven with pot holders. Stir. Let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before serving.
Note: Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate. Cooking times are based on an 1100 watt microwave oven.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Serves: Makes 6 (1-cup) servings.