Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sherry's Dirty Rice and Vegetable Skillet

Ingredients:
1 Family Size Box Zataran’s Dirty Rice
2 lb Ground Chuck 85/15 (consider Ground Turkey 85/15 or leaner)
1-2 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 Container Creole Vegetable Mix (Onion, Green Pepper, Celery)
1 Eggplant
2 Zucchini
1 can Diced Tomatoes w/ Basil, Oregano, & Garlic
1 each Red, Orange and Yellow Pepper (chopped)
½-1 Tbsp Basil
½-1 Tbsp Oregano
½ Garlic Powder
Ground Pepper to taste

Directions:
Brown meat in large skillet and drain liquid. Follow directions on box of rice. Meanwhile, in large skillet heat oil and sauté eggplant and zucchini for a few minutes. Add Creole seasoning mix, can tomatoes, and chopped peppers, seasoning and cook down. Once cooked down, combine with dirty rice and meat mixture.