Pecan, Rice, and Crawfish Dressing

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 lbs crayfish tails, cooked
• 2 cups cooked long-grain rice
• 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning (low salt version is ok)
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. 1

   Cook vegetables, ground beef, and garlic in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes, until beef is no longer pink.

2. 2

   Stir in crawfish and next 6 ingredients, and cook until thoroughly heated.

3. 3

   Spoon dressing mixture into a lightly greased 13x9 inch baking dish.

4. 4

   Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with parsley.