• Source: Emeril's Table: Holiday Sides

Mr. John's Rice Dressing

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup finely chopped yellow onions
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion tops
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Pinch crushed red pepper (optional)
• 2 cups cooked long or medium-grain white rice
• 2 1/4 cup chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for sprinkling and garnishing

Instructions

Serves 6

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large saute pan or skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef and pork, and cook until browned, stirring with a heavy wooden spoon to break up lumps, about 6 minutes. Add onions and bell pepper and cook, stirring, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic, green onion, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper. Add rice and 1/4 cup chicken stock, Worcestershire, and Parmigiano, and stir well. Remove from heat and adjust seasoning to taste.

Transfer to a casserole dish and sprinkle Parmigiano over the top. Place in oven and bake until top is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Remove from oven. Garnish with additional Parmigiano and serve.