Rice Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large, chopped yellow onion
• 1 medium, diced green bell pepper
• 2 chopped celery stalks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound, finely chopped (optional) chicken livers
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon or to taste salt
• 1/2 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional, for garnish) parsley