Description
Louisiana Dirty Rice is a vibrant, one-pot dish that brings the festive flavors of New Orleans to your table. This hearty combination of fluffy long-grain rice, savory ground meat, and aromatic vegetables creates a satisfying meal perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. With its rich spices and colorful presentation, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a culinary celebration that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 lb ground beef or sausage
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed green and red)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef or sausage; cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning and let cook for 2 minutes to meld flavors.
- Mix in the rice until coated; pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork before serving; garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg