Dirty Rice Easy
Transform your dinner table with this quick and flavorful "Dirty Rice Easy" recipe, a one-pot Cajun-inspired dish that combines tender ground beef, optional earthy chicken livers, and fragrant vegetables like bell peppers, onions, and celery. Seasoned to perfection with bold Cajun spices, paprika, and thyme, this hearty recipe is brought together with fluffy long-grain white rice cooked in savory chicken stock. With just 15 minutes of prep and straightforward instructions, it's an ideal choice for busy weeknights yet packed with authentic Southern flavors. Customize it to your taste and finish with a sprinkle of fresh green onions for a vibrant, satisfying meal. Perfect as a standalone entree or a side dish for your favorite Creole classics.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound chicken livers (optional, finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1.5 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 green onions (sliced, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside to drain.
In a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and chicken livers (if using). Cook until browned, breaking up the meat as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the browned meat from the skillet using a slotted spoon and set it aside. Drain any excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the skillet.
Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
Return the cooked meat to the skillet. Add the rinsed rice and stir to coat it in the seasonings.
Pour in the chicken stock, and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet with a lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Avoid uncovering the lid during cooking to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
Once the rice is fully cooked, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with sliced green onions before serving. Enjoy your easy dirty rice!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2217 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.5 g | 151% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.4 g | 192% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1147 mg | 382% | |
| Sodium | 5171 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.5 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 166.9 g | 334% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 38.2 mg | 212% | |
| Potassium | 2689 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
