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The Best Dirty Rice Recipe Ever

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Description

Dirty rice is a traditional Cajun dish made with rice, meat, and vegetables. The dish gets its name from the brown color the rice takes on as it cooks with the other ingredients. It's a delicious, hearty dish that's perfect for a family dinner or a party.

Prep Time

Prep time for this recipe is about 15 minutes.

Cook Time

Cook time for this recipe is about 45 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • Green onions, chopped

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife

Method

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and ground pork and cook until browned.
  2. Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the onion is translucent.
  3. Add the salt, black pepper, paprika, thyme, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  4. Add the cooked rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the rice mixture cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the rice mixture cool for a few minutes.
  7. Sprinkle chopped green onions over the top of the rice mixture.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

This recipe can be made with any type of ground meat, such as turkey, chicken, or lamb. You can also add other vegetables to the dish, such as diced tomatoes or okra.

Nutrition Info

This recipe makes about 8 servings. Each serving contains approximately:
  • Calories: 390
  • Protein: 24g
  • Fat: 21g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 540mg

Recipe Tips

To make this dish even more flavorful, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought. You can also add a teaspoon of hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce to the skillet to give the dish a little kick. If you don't have cooked rice on hand, you can use instant rice and cook it according to the package instructions.

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