1. Brown the Ground Beef! 🥩🔥:
– Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
– Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
– Drain any excess grease.
2. Sauté Vegetables! 🧅🫑🌿🧄🔥:
– Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet.
– Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
– Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add Chicken Livers (Optional)! 🥩🔥:
– If using, add the chopped chicken livers and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
4. Add Rice & Seasonings! 🍚🌶️🌿🧂🔥:
– Add the rice, chicken broth, Creole seasoning, thyme, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to the skillet.
– Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the Rice! 🍚🔥:
– Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.
6. Fluff & Serve! 🍚🥩🌿🍽️😋:
– Fluff the rice with a fork.
– Garnish with fresh parsley.
– Serve hot!
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