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Ingredients
1 lb ground beef (hamburger meat)
1 lb ground pork sausage
10–12 shrimp, tails removed and deveined
4 cups cooked white rice (day-old rice works best)
3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1 tsp seafood seasoning (Old Bay or Cajun seasoning)
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
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Instructions
1. Cook the Meat
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-high heat.
Add ground beef and sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving some drippings for flavor.
2. Sauté the Veggies
In the same skillet, add another 1 tbsp oil.
Toss in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
Cook for 4–5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Cook the Shrimp
Push veggies to one side and add the last 1 tbsp oil.
Season shrimp with seafood seasoning and sauté for 2–3 minutes until pink and cooked through.
4. Combine Everything
Return cooked beef and sausage to the skillet.
Stir in paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
Add cooked rice and mix well so everything is evenly coated and heated through.
5. Serve & Garnish
Spoon dirty rice into bowls.
Top with fresh green onions and, if desired, a few extra seared shrimp on top for a “stacked” presentation.
