Dirty Rice

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Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground beef.

Makes 6 portions11 steps

284

kcal · per 1 cup

10g

Protein

42g

Carbs

8g

Fat

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg)
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 can reduced-sodium peas, drained (about 8 ounces)
  • 1/2 can low-sodium kidney beans, drained (about 8 ounces)
  • 4 cups cooked rice, cold
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Measured for the finished dish, as published — so there are no per-ingredient numbers to show.

Method

  1. In a small bowl, combine dried egg mix and water.
  2. Mix well and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper in oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add dried egg mix to skillet.
  5. Scramble eggs over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add peas and beans to skillet.
  7. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  8. Add rice and pepper to skillet.
  9. Stir to break up any clumps of rice.
  10. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  11. Serve hot.

USDA MyPlate Kitchen — A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods — USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (public domain), via myplate.food · public domain

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