Easy Dirty Rice Recipe

Dirty rice is a classic Creole dish that can be served as a side or an entree. This version has beef and pork sausage and is so easy to make! You'll love this dirty rice without liver!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Resting Time 10

Total Time 55

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Cajun, Creole

Servings people

Calories 617 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork sausage
1 cup celery sliced
1 onion diced
1 green bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
3 ½ cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups rice
green onions for garnish
hot sauce to taste

Instructions

Add ground beef and sausage to a heavy bottomed pan over medium heat. Cook 4-5 minutes until no pink remains.
Add onion, garlic, green pepper, celery, Cajun seasoning, salt, and bay leaves. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered about 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with green onions and serve with hot sauce.

Notes

Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 4 days
Freeze portions for up to 3 months for easy meal prep

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 29gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 1251mgPotassium: 594mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 488IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 3mg

Keyword cajun, creole, dirty rice, side dish

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