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Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Cajun dirty rice is a spicy and tasty main dish from Louisiana traditionally made with white rice, ground beef, seasonings, vegetables, and chopped chicken livers (optional) from which it gets its “dirty” color. This low carb/keto dirty rice calls for the same ingredients, except it uses cauliflower rice, making it ideal for diabetics and those on a PCOS or keto diet (Denise Browning).

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 366 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • ½ cup Diced bell pepper
  • 1 pound 85% lean ground beef
  • ½ cup chopped chicken livers OPTIONAL
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun spice (SEE NOTE)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 4 cups cauliflower rice or shredded cabbage

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. You can use the same ingredients for the authentic or traditional Cajun dirty rice to make low carb dirty rice, except for the rice itself-- meaning, replace white rice with cauliflower rice.
  2. HEAT A LARGE skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, and pepper. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Add the chicken livers, if using. When the beef is mostly browned, add ¼ cup water, Cajun spice, bay leaves, hot sauce, salt, and oregano. Cook until the water evaporates and the spices are well incorporated into the meat, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cauliflower rice and cover. Cook until the cauliflower is cooked through, for an additional 1 to 2 minutes. (If using shredded cabbage, add the cabbage, cover, and remove from heat. Allow the mixture to stand for 1 to 2 minutes before serving). Remove the bay leaves and discard. ” (Page 174, Easy Keto in 30 Minutes)

Notes

  • DENISE BROWNING'S NOTES:
  • EVEN FASTER TIP (by Urvashi Pitre): 
  • "Using a frozen, prepackaged mirepoix mix makes this a lot of faster than having to dice onions, celery, and peppers. If you can't find any frozen, dice up a double batch and freeze your own mixture for the next time you make this recipe." 
  • To add shrimp to this recipe, arrange about 1 pound of thawed medium raw shrimp (shelled, deveined, and tail-off) on top of the rice right after removing the bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and let it cook for 3-4 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Shrimp is not part of Urvashi's recipe. 
  • For a not-so-dirty variation of this dirty rice, omit the chicken livers. I did!
  • You can use either a store-bought Cajun spice mix or make your own. I used a store-bought one for this recipe!
  • I added shrimp to mine! You can omit it if desired. 
  • Store this cajun dirty rice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Freeze for up to 2-3 months (Denise Browning).  
  • Ingredients and Instructions from the 'EASY KETO IN 30 MINUTES' Coobook by Urvashi Pitre (p. 174). Recipe summary by Denise Browning. 
  • NUTRITION is not from the 'Easy Keto in 30 Minutes' cookbook, but was calculated by our recipe box plugin. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 77mg (26%) Sodium 770mg (32%) Potassium 947mg (27%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 988IU (20%) Vitamin C 95mg (106%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366

% Daily Value*

Calories 366kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 77mg 26%
Sodium 770mg 32%
Potassium 947mg 20%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 988IU 20%
Vitamin C 95mg 106%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.