Dirty Rice (Cajun Rice Recipe) + Video
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Dirty Rice (Cajun Rice Recipe) + Video
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Dirty rice is a classic New Orleans dish with bold flavor. This Cajun rice recipe is simple to make and perfect for a Mardis Gras dinner!
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Ingredients
- 1 tbsp bacon fat (or olive oil)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 8 oz chicken livers minced
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp tabasco
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1 ½ cups Basmati white rice (uncooked)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- green onion thinly sliced for garnish
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Instructions
- Heat bacon fat or olive oil over medium high heat in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan. Add ground beef and chicken livers. Cook until no pink remains.
- Add onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and Cajun seasoning. Stir until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the rice, chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Remove bay leaves, discard and let rice rest 10 minutes. Fluff rice or transfer to platter. Garnish with green onions (optional) and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
63g
(21%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
243mg
(81%)
Sodium
978mg
(41%)
Potassium
724mg
(21%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
6657IU
(133%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 63g | 21% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 243mg | 81% |
| Sodium | 978mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 724mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 6657IU | 133% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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