Louisiana Dirty Rice
Experience the bold and savory flavors of the South with Louisiana Dirty Rice, a classic Cajun dish that delivers a perfect medley of spice, texture, and heartiness. This one-pan comfort food combines fluffy white rice with a flavorful trifecta of ground beef, ground pork, and chicken livers, all seasoned to perfection with Cajun spices, dried thyme, and smoky paprika. Enhanced with the holy trinity of onion, celery, and green bell pepper, this dish is a vibrant blend of rich, earthy, and aromatic tastes. Quick and easy to prepare in just under an hour, Louisiana Dirty Rice makes an enticing and satisfying side or main dish for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Garnished with fresh scallions for a pop of color and brightness, this authentic recipe brings the soulful essence of Louisiana cooking straight to your table. Perfect for fans of Southern cuisine and one-pot meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 0.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 0.25 pounds chicken livers, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Rinse the rice under cold water to remove excess starch and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, ground pork, and chopped chicken livers. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 7-8 minutes. Drain off excess fat, if needed.
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the Cajun seasoning, dried thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices and enhance their flavor.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet and mix well to combine all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, to evenly distribute the seasonings and heat through.
Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed.
Garnish with sliced scallions and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2256 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.9 g | 190% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1004 mg | 335% | |
| Sodium | 6936 mg | 302% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 158.9 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 26.5 mg | 147% | |
| Potassium | 3052 mg | 65% | |
*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.
