CAJUN DIRTY RICE

CAJUN DIRTY RICE
"Very good served with corn bread"

1 lb. lean ground beef
1 lb. beef sausage
1 onion, finely diced
1 (8-oz) package dirty rice mix
2 cups water
1 (10-oz) can diced tomatoes with green Chile peppers
2 (15-0z. each) cans kidney beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

In a skillet over median heat, brown the ground beef, sausage and onion.

In a large pan, combine rice mix and 2 cups water. Add diced tomatoes and chilies. Stir in the kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then add meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Return to boil, reduce heat, and cover, stirring occasionally. Cook for 25 minutes, until rice is evenly fluffed with a fork.

Yield: 8 servings.