Dirty Rice
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Dirty Rice
Description
This recipe begins by browning ground beef, pork sausage, and optionally chicken liver in olive oil to build a robust, meaty base. Aromatic vegetables known as the 'holy trinity' of Cajun cooking—onion, bell pepper, and celery—along with garlic and Cajun seasoning are sautéed until tender, infusing the mixture with flavor. Then, uncooked white rice and chicken broth are added and simmered covered until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
The dish is seasoned to taste with salt and black pepper and often garnished with sliced green onions for fresh brightness. The inclusion of chicken liver introduces a traditional depth and earthiness characteristic of authentic versions but is optional based on availability and preference.
Dirty Rice is commonly served as a side dish accompanying meats or enjoyed as a main course. The recipe's method ensures well-cooked rice infused with rich meats and spices offering a savory, satisfying dish.
Freezing chicken liver briefly before mincing helps with easier preparation. Adjust seasoning according to taste preference.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces ground beef lean
- 8 ounces ground pork sausage
- ½ cup chicken liver optional, minced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 ½ cups long grain white rice uncooked
- 3 ½ cups chicken broth I use low sodium
- 2 bay leaf
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan.
- Add beef, sausage and chicken liver (if using). Cook until no pink remains.
- Add onion, garlic, green pepper, celery and Cajun seasoning. Stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add rice, broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered about 20-23 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Freeze chicken livers for 20-30 minutes before mincing to ease chopping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 435 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 525mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1245IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 28.8mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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