Description
A flavorful and hearty dish, Dirty Rice is a traditional Cajun recipe featuring a mix of ground beef, sausage, and chicken livers seasoned with aromatic spices and served over tender rice.
Ingredients
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Meat Mixture:
- 1/2 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 lb ground pork sausage (e.g., Jimmy Dean)
- 1/2 cup minced chicken livers or gizzards*
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Vegetable Mixture:
- 1 onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups long-grain white rice or basmati rice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the Meat: In a large saucepan over medium heat, brown ground beef, sausage, and liver with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Base: Stir in flour, then add onion, celery, bell pepper, garlic, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, oregano, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Add Rice and Broth: Mix in rice and chicken broth. Simmer covered for 20 minutes, then let rest off heat.
- Finish and Serve: Fluff the rice, garnish with green onion and parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can omit the chicken livers or substitute with chopped chicken thighs.
- For Instant Pot: Adjust cooking steps for a quicker version.
- Make Ahead: Prep veggies and meats in advance for easy meal assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 594 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 875mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 144mg
