Dirty Rice
A comforting and flavorful Cajun dish combining meat, rice, and spices, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat until cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, green pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, rice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in the chicken broth or water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Use day-old rice for better texture. Adjust Cajun seasoning to taste; add cayenne for more spice. A vegetarian version can use black beans or lentils instead of meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
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