DIRTY RICE

DIRTY RICE 1 tablespoon olive oil 8oz lean ground beef 8 oz bulk sausage 1/2 cup minced chicken liver (optional) 1 medium onion, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 cup diced celery 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning 1 1/2 cups white rice, uncooked 3 1//2 cups chicken broth (I use low sodium) 2 bay leaves salt & pepper to taste green onion for garnish Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan. Add beef, sausage and chicken liver (if using). Cook until no pink remains. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, celery and Cajun seasoning. Stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add rice, broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered about 20-23 minutes or until rice is cooked. Garnish with green onions and serve.