Description
Dirty Rice is a traditional Cajun dish that features white rice cooked with ground meat, chicken liver, vegetables, and Cajun spices, resulting in a flavorful and hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound chicken livers, finely chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and chicken livers over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic, cooking until vegetables are soft.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the rice and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions and parsley before serving.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add more Cajun seasoning or a pinch of cayenne pepper. For a healthier version, use brown rice and lean ground turkey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 180mg