Copycat Recipe Zatarains Caribbean Rice Food

ZATARAIN'S DIRTY RICE, JAZZED UP VERSION

Steps:

• In a large pot, combine ground beef and sausage, crumble and mix very well and brown over medium heat. Continue to stir and crumble meat until done.
• Drain fat.
• Add onions, garlic and Zatarains rice mix, (12oz) and specified amount of water (3-1/2 cups).
• Return to high heat, until boiling. Then reduce heat to simmer/low and cook covered for about 20 minutes until rice is tender.
• Stir occasionally.
• Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
• Do a final stir, and serve. I like mine with a little squirt of sriracha as it adds bit of heat and more flavor.
• Enjoy~!

TROPICAL CHICKEN AND RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 4 minutes or until browned. Remove chicken; set aside.
• Add water and butter to same skillet; bring to boil. Stir in Rice Mix; return to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken; mix well. Cover and cook additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes.
• Add mango, pineapple, banana and cilantro; mix lightly.