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Louisiana Dirty Rice

Savor Authentic Louisiana Dirty Rice for Comforting Dinners

Experience the delightful flavors of Louisiana Dirty Rice, a comforting dish that combines ground beef, pork sausage, and the 'Holy Trinity' of vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Mixture
  • 1 lb lean ground beef Use lean to minimize grease
  • 1 lb ground pork sausage Opt for breakfast sausage
For the Rice Base
  • 4 cups cooked rice Using leftover rice improves texture
  • 1 cup chicken broth Use vegetable broth for vegetarian
For the Vegetables
  • 1 cup green bell pepper Optional: use red for more sweetness
  • 1 cup yellow onion Shallots can be a subtler alternative
  • 1 cup celery Use celery seeds in a pinch
For Thickening & Flavor
  • 2 tbsp flour Cornstarch works as a gluten-free option
  • 3 tbsp bacon grease Switch to olive oil for a healthier twist
For Seasoning
  • 2 leaves bay leaves Remember to remove before serving
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley Dried parsley works too
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic Fresh garlic packs even more punch
  • 1 tbsp chili powder Adjust to personal heat preference
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper Personalize the heat level for taste

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add bacon grease or cooking oil. Once hot, add the lean ground beef and pork sausage. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon until it’s nicely browned.
  2. Stir in the diced green bell pepper, yellow onion, and celery into the browned meat mixture. Continue to cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
  3. Sprinkle in the minced garlic along with dried oregano, thyme, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix everything well and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves, scraping the bottom of the skillet to deglaze. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, letting it cook for 5-8 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Fold in cooked rice and chopped fresh parsley, stirring gently. Allow to simmer for another 5 minutes and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, use day-old rice and adjust spice levels based on sausage heat. Remove bay leaves before serving.

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