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Dirty Rice Close-up food photography of a bowl of rice mixed with ground beef and finely chopped green peppers, Moroccan-style rice dish, served in a ceramic bowl, soft natural lighting, cozy kitchen atmosphere, high detail, realistic texture, shallow depth of field."

Dirty Rice

A bold, flavorful Dirty Rice dish with ground meats and the holy trinity of vegetables.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Keyword: Cajun rice, comfort food, dirty rice, rice dish
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Simmering Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: 361kcal
Cost: $6

Ingredients

  • ½ pound ground beef adds hearty flavor
  • ½ pound ground pork adds richness
  • 1 small onion diced (about ½ cup, provides sweetness)
  • 1 green bell pepper diced (about 1 cup, adds freshness)
  • 2 stalks celery diced (about 1 cup, classic Cajun vegetable)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced (for aroma and depth of flavor)
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning for bold, spicy flavor
  • 1 ½ cups long-grain rice uncooked (provides base for the dish)
  • 3 ½ cups beef broth adds richness and moisture
  • Salt to taste balances flavors

Instructions

  • In a large pot, cook and crumble the ground beef and ground pork over medium heat until browned and no longer pink.
    Ground beef being cooked and stirred with a black spatula in a white Dutch oven on a stovetop.
  • Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.
    A white Dutch oven on a stovetop filled with ground beef, chopped green bell peppers, diced white onions, and spices before cooking.
  • Stir in the uncooked rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
    "Rice and ground beef simmering in a pot as broth is being added, wooden spoon stirring, green peppers and spices visible, Moroccan comfort food, warm tones, realistic kitchen scene, high detail, documentary-style food photography."
  • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the rice simmer for about 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed.
    "Ground beef and rice cooking together in a large blue Dutch oven on a stovetop, chopped green peppers visible, steam rising, home-cooked meal, realistic cooking process, natural kitchen lighting, high realism, food photography."
  • Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

This Cajun Dirty Rice is packed with flavors from ground meats and the classic trinity of Cajun vegetables. It's the perfect side dish or a hearty meal all on its own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 361kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 41g (14%) | Protein: 19g (38%) | Fat: 13g (20%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 52mg (17%) | Sodium: 582mg (25%) | Potassium: 478mg (14%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 711IU (14%) | Vitamin C: 18mg (22%) | Calcium: 47mg (5%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)
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