"A traditional Southern dish, dirty rice gets its name from the less-than-pristine color of the rice grains. Don’t shy away, though: that rice is flavored with smoky, delectable bacon and spicy sausage! If you want to amp up the spice, add a finely minced jalapeno or other hot pepper to the pan along with the minced onion and vegetables...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 thick strips of smoked bacon, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 pound hot Italian sausage, removed from its casings
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1/2 teaspoon ground chili powder (not pre-mixed chili seasoning
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1 small yellow onion, minced
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 large celery stalks, minced
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 green pepper, cored and minced
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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4 scallions, dark and light green parts only, thinly sliced