I came up with this recipe having one package of hot venison sausage left in my freezer. This particular batch was very salty, so instead of using it for breakfast, I needed to come up with a recipe that diluted the high content of salt that was added. Using Minute Rice instead of regular makes it easy to add as much rice as you want. I used 2 cups of rice and 2 cups of chicken base to a pound of venison sausage. The venison sausage gives the Dirty Rice a wonderful flavor and is so much healthier than using pork sausage and hamburger meat. Also, this recipe is a quick easy fix for lunch or dinner, and is easy enough for you guys to prepare as well! ;)
Ingredients:
• 2 cups enriched rice (cooked Minute Rice)
• 2 cups chicken stock (2 tsp. Better Than Bouillon chicken base, to 2 cups water)
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 1/2 cups diced white onion
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound ground spicy hot venison sausage
Directions:
In a large pot, add chicken stock, or use water plus bouillon. Bring to a boil, add Minute Rice and turn off the burner, then cover and let the rice absorb all of the chicken stock. (about 15 minutes.)
While the rice is absorbing the liquid, cook the ground venison sausage, and drain off all the fat. Put the sausage in a glass bowl and set aside.
Saute garlic, onions and bell peppers in olive oil until soft. Add to rice, once rice has absorbed all liquids. Season the rice with thyme, bay leaf and cayenne pepper, (optional). Add cooked venison. Stir all together and serve.
Enjoy~
