Louisiana Dirty Rice
This Louisiana Dirty Rice is a flavorful and hearty dish that's perfect for a main course. It combines ground meats and rice with Cajun seasoning for a delicious family meal.
Equipment
- 1 large skillet or frying pan
- 1 cooking spoon
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- to taste salt and pepper
- ¼ cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet, sautéing for about 5 minutes until they are soft.
- Incorporate the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently.
- Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes.
- Once the meat is cooked, drain any excess fat from the skillet.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
- Add the long-grain rice to the skillet, stirring until it's evenly coated with the seasoning.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- After 20 minutes, remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for another 5 minutes.
- Before serving, fluff the rice with a fork, remove the bay leaf, and garnish with sliced green onions.
Notes
You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding hot sauce or more Cajun seasoning as desired.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the meats with cooked lentils or mushrooms.
This dish can also be made in larger batches and freezes well for future meals.