Louisiana Dirty Rice Cajun Style
Dive into the bold and savory world of Southern cuisine with this Louisiana Dirty Rice Cajun Style recipe! A perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice with a hearty trio of ground pork, ground beef, and optional chicken livers for a classic, rich depth. Aromatic vegetables like onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic infuse the dish with signature Cajun flavors, while a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and oregano adds a spicy kick. Cooked to perfection in a single skillet, this soul-satisfying recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or a Southern-inspired feast. Garnished with fresh green onions and parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this Dirty Rice is more than a side—it's the highlight of your table. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly comforting, this authentic Cajun dish is sure to transport your taste buds straight to Louisiana!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups water or chicken stock
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 0.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.25 pounds chicken livers (optional, finely chopped)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
- 2 stalks celery stalk (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 3 stalks green onions (sliced for garnish)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the uncooked long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water or chicken stock to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside and fluff with a fork.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, ground beef, and chicken livers (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces, until fully browned.
Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.
Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
Return the cooked meat to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables.
Sprinkle the mixture with Cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.
Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir the rice into the meat and vegetable mixture until everything is thoroughly combined and heated through.
Reduce the heat to low and let the dirty rice cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.9 g | 155% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.7 g | 198% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 746 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 4710 mg | 205% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.7 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.6 g | 49% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 129.5 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 22.5 mg | 125% | |
| Potassium | 2003 mg | 43% | |
*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.
