Cajun Dirty Rice

Dirty Rice in a skillet with a spoon and green onions.

5 from 1 vote

Indulge in the rich flavors of a Cajun classic with this Old-Fashioned Dirty Rice recipe. Classic Louisiana cuisine with the ease of one-pot cooking and Cajun Spices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: dinner

Cuisine: Cajun

Servings: cups

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Rachel

Cost: $18

Ingredients

Seasoning Mix

½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Black Pepper
1.25 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
1 teaspoon Cumin
½ teaspoon Dried Thyme
½ teaspoon Dried Oregano

Rice Mixture

1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
½ lb Ground Pork or Sausage or ¼lb Chicken livers and ¼lb Chicken Gizzards
½ lb Ground Beef
½ cup Celery diced
½ cup Yellow Onions diced
½ cup Green Bell Peppers diced
2 tablespoon Butter
2.5 cups Chicken Stock
1 cup uncooked parboiled rice
2 teaspoon Minced Garlic Cloves
Green Onions
Beef Base or 1 cube of Beef Bouillon

Instructions

Combine the seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.
Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add vegetable oil and then add the ground beef and pork sausage. Crumble and blend the meat together. Once all the meat has thoroughly browned, pour through a strainer to remove extra grease and set aside.
In the now empty large pot, add the butter, celery, onions, bell peppers, and butter over medium heat. Cook about 10-12 minutes, until onions are soft and translucent.
Add garlic and the seasoning mix and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the chicken stock and stir, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in the meat, the uncooked rice, and beef base. Taste test and adjust seasonings if needed. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Turn the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and leave covered until the rice is tender (about 10 minutes). Garnish with sliced green onions or parsley if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

*Hot and Dirty: If you like it spicy, increase the cayenne to 1 teaspoon for some real kick or the black pepper to 1 teaspoon for slightly less. Or substitute hot breakfast sausage.

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