Arroz sucio cajún con ternera crujiente y mollejas

Ingredientes

• 1/2 pound chicken gizzards (ground)
• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 1 medium bell pepper (diced)
• 1-2 stalks celery (diced)
• 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
• 1 tbsp duck fat
• 1 1/2 tablespoons creole or cajun seasoning mix.
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 cup white rice
• 1 sprig oregano
• 1 sprig thyme
• 2 whole bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups beef stock

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Make the Rice ---

2. 2

   Place broth and rice in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Once the entire surface of the water is bubbling gently turn heat down to low, add oregano, thyme, and bay leaves and cover with lid.

3. 3

   Allow to cook undisturbed 15 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove off heat and let sit 10 minutes. Remove lid, fluff, and reserve until ready for use.

5. 5

   --- Cook the Dirty Rice ---

6. 6

   Saute half the onions, celery, bell pepper, and green onions over medium heat in large pan/skillet until translucent 5-6 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the ground meats and brown. Mix in the garlic and half the spice mix.

8. 8

   Once browned, allow the meat to sit undisturbed for a bit of a crust to form. Add the Worcestershire sauce, mix in, and deglaze the bottom of the pan.

9. 9

   Add the butter and beef broth plus the remaining cajun seasoning. Mix well, cover, and let simmer 20 minutes.

10. 10

    Add the rice, mix in well, and allow to cook 3 minutes. Fold in the green onions allow rice to cook 1-2 minutes then remove off heat.