EASY STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS

Zatarain’s Dirty Rice with Cheese can be prepared with your choice of 1 pound of precooked ground beef or sausage cut into bite-size pieces for a delicious and authentic New Orleans style meal.

1.      In a 2½ quart saucepan, combine 2½ cups of water, 1 pound of precooked ground beef or sausage (drained) and contents of Zatarain’s Dirty Rice with cheese and stir thoroughly.

2.      Bring mixture to a boil, stir, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until most of the water is absorbed.

3.      Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes. Stir and serve.

MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS

1.      In a 2½ quart microwave-safe bowl, combine 2½ cups hot water, 1 pound precooked ground beef or sausage (drained) and Zatarain’s Dirty Rice with cheese and stir thoroughly.

2.      Cover and cook on high for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3.      Remove, stir and let stand covered for 5 minutes before serving

AUTHENTIC NEW ORLEANS RECIPE: LOUISIANA ENCHILADAS

• 1 package Zatarain's Dirty Rice with Cheese
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped fine
• 2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1/2 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp Zatarain's Creole Seasoning
• 8-10 tortillas

Place oil, garlic and onions in a skillet, cook over medium heat until soft. Add remaining ingredients excluding rice mix, cook for 5 minutes to finish sauce. Set aside. Prepare Zatarain's Dirty Rice with Cheese according to package directions. To assemble enchiladas fill each tortilla with 4 tablespoons of the rice mixture. Roll tortillas and place on a greased baking sheet and cover with enchilada sauce. Top with grated cheese, if desired. Bake at 350° F for 25-30 minutes.