Mimi's Louisiana Dirty Rice

A true classic, Louisiana dirty rice is filled with ground meat, onion, celery, bell peppers, and assorted spices. Also, perfect as a dressing or stuffing for turkey, chicken, etc...

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 534 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• ¼ cup diced celery
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ pound bulk pork sausage
• 2 large bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 4 ½ cups cooked rice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sausage; cook and stir, breaking into small pieces, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until meat is fully browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, oregano, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.

Step 2

Stir in broth and bay leaves. Let simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Fold in rice, 1 cup at a time, until fully coated. Mix in parsley. Simmer for 6 to 8 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve.