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Easy Cajun Dirty Rice
Discover the rich flavors of Easy Cajun Dirty Rice—a savory blend of beef, pork, chicken livers, and spices. Perfect for dinner or side dishes with Cajun flair!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 559kcal
Equipment
- Rice Cooker or InstaPot, for cooking the rice
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Ingredients
- 1 stick butter
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 2 pounds lean ground pork
- 1 pound chicken gizzards ground or finely minced
- ½ pound chicken livers ground or finely minced
- 1 cup yellow onions diced
- 1 cup green onions diced
- ½ cup bell pepper diced
- ¼ cup garlic minced
- ¼ cup parsley minced
- 4 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 10-oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 2 cups celery finely diced
- 3 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce
- 6 cups cooked rice prepared separately
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
Brown the Meat
- Melt 1 stick of butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef, ground pork, and finely minced chicken gizzards and livers.
- Cook until the meat is browned and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Saute the Vegetables
- Stir in the yellow onions, green onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
- Continue to sauté the mixture until the vegetables become translucent and tender.
Add Seasonings and Liquid
- Stir in the parsley, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, salt, black pepper, red pepper, and dried thyme.
- Add 2 cups of chicken broth to the pot and mix well.
Simmer the Mixture
- Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for approximately 25 minutes stirring often to prevent sticking.
Incorporate the Soup
- After 25 minutes, stir in the cream of mushroom soup.
- Continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld.
Prepare the Rice
- While the meat mixture is cooking, prepare (3 cups of dry rice) to make 6 cups of cooked rice according to standard preparation methods.
Combine and Steam
- Once the rice is cooked, mix it thoroughly with the meat and vegetable mixture in the pot.
- Cover the pot and allow the dirty rice to steam or cook on low heat for about 30 minutes.
Serve
- Remove the bay leaves, taste for seasoning, and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve the dirty rice hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 289mg | Sodium: 489mg | Potassium: 783mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 2978IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 6mg
*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.