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Easy Dirty Rice Recipe
Easy Cajun Dirty Rice is bold, hearty, and packed with classic Louisiana flavor that tastes even better than the boxed version. Savory ground beef and sausage are cooked with the Cajun “holy trinity,” then simmered with fluffy rice, rich broth, and bold seasonings for an easy one-pot recipe full of smoky, spicy flavor.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoons oil avocado or olive, divided
- 1 pound ground beef 85/15
- 1 pound ground pork breakfast
- 1 small white onion finely diced
- 1 small green bell pepper finely diced
- 2 celery ribs finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ¾ cups long grain white rice thoroughly rinsed
- 3 ¾ cups beef broth regular sodium
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- Green onions finely chopped, optional
Instructions
- Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large Dutch oven over medium heat along with the beef and pork. Cook for 7-8 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink. Use a potato masher to break the meat apart into smaller crumbles. Remove the meat from the pot using a slotted spoon or spatula and let drain on a paper towel lined plate. Reserve the remaining grease in the pot.1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork
- If there is less than 2 tablespoons of grease left in the pot, then add additional oil until this amount is reached along with the diced onion, bell pepper and celery. Saute for 3-4 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic and continue sauteeing for 30 seconds or until it becomes fragrant.1 small white onion, 1 small green bell pepper, 2 celery ribs, 3 garlic cloves
- Place the rice in a fine mesh strainer and rinse it under cool, running water for 1-2 minutes, or until the water runs clear. Let it completely dry.1 ¾ cups long grain white rice
- Add the rice to the pot along with the broth, seasoning, salt, chopped parsley, and cooked meats. Stir everything together.3 ¾ cups beef broth, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
- Turn the heat to high and bring everything to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 22-24 minutes.
- Remove the lid and let the rice sit for 10 minutes before stirring. Serve warm with additional chopped parsley or green onions. Enjoy!Green onions
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Notes
- Veggies: Be sure to include the holy trinity of peppers, onions, and celery for the best flavor.
- Rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
- Descale: Scrape the bottom of the pan to prevent burning and get as much flavor as possible.
- Seasoning: You can personalize this recipe by using as much or little Cajun seasoning as you'd like.
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1441IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 3mg
