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Louisiana Dirty Rice

Louisiana Dirty Rice

Dive into the heart of Cajun cuisine with this Louisiana Dirty Rice recipe, a hearty and flavorful dish that combines ground beef and pork with perfectly cooked rice, all seasoned with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. It’s a one-pan wonder that serves up the soul of the South in every bite, offering a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage
  • 4–5 cups cooked rice, prepared with chicken broth
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ¾ cup green bell pepper, diced
  • ¾ cup yellow onion, diced
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon bacon grease or cooking oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat bacon grease or cooking oil. Add ground beef and sausage and brown.
  2. As meat begins to brown, add diced bell pepper, onion, and celery.
  3. When meat is fully browned, stir in herbs and spices except for parsley. Mix well.
  4. Add flour. Mix well again, ensuring the flour coats the meat.
  5. Add broth and bay leaves. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen any browned bits. Allow to simmer for 5-8 minutes.
  6. Fold in rice and parsley. Simmer for 5 more minutes. Serve.

Notes

  • For the best texture, use long-grain rice. It stays fluffy and separate, soaking up all the delicious flavors without getting mushy.
  • Cooking your rice in chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version) adds an extra layer of flavor that water just can’t match.
  • The beauty of Louisiana Dirty Rice is in its flexibility. Adjust the spices to your liking. Love it hot? Add more cayenne pepper. Prefer it milder? Ease up on the spicy ingredients.
  • Letting the dish sit for a few minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together even more, making your first bite truly memorable.
  • While fantastic on its own, Dirty Rice can be served as a side to complement grilled meats or vegetables for a hearty meal.
  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Cajun/Creole

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (1/6 of recipe)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Cajun Dirty Rice, Ground Beef and Rice, Spicy Rice Dish, Louisiana Dirty Rice