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Traditional Cajun Dirty Rice: A Step-by-Step Recipe

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× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeThis traditional Cajun dirty rice is a blend of rice, vegetables, and ground meats seasoned with Cajun spices. It's loaded with bold flavors and is a delicious side dish that's also hearty enough to be served as a main dish. In this post, I'll provide simple step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and answers to common FAQs to help you make this delicious dirty rice perfectly every time!Jump to:Dirty Rice is a classic Cajun dish from southern Louisana that combines ground or minced meats with rice and the Cajun "holy trinity" blend of onion, celery, and bell peppers, and it's seasoned with zesty Cajun seasoning.The ground meat and spices give the rice a "dirty" look, leading to its name. It is also commonly known as Cajun rice or rice dressing.This traditional southern dish is a versatile side dish that can be served at potlucks, Sunday suppers, and as part of your holiday meal. It's a Cajun Thanksgiving staple. This hearty rice can also be served as a main dish, so it's a great option for an easy one-pot meal on a busy weeknight.See the recipe card at the bottom of this post for a full list of ingredients and measurements.Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sausage and minced chicken livers and cook for 3-4 minutes until browned.Add the chopped onion, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened.Add the Cajun seasoning, chicken stock, bay leaves, and rice and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce the heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.Remove from the heat and fluff the rice with a fork, then serve.Cajun dirty rice is a versatile side that can go with many different main dishes. You can serve it as part of a Cajun holiday spread or with other traditional Cajun dishes like jambalaya and gumbo.It goes great with seafood and chicken dishes, like my baked lemon chicken thighs.It's also a tasty main dish served with southern sides like my Southern Cornbread and my Instant Pot Southern Style Green Beans.Can dirty rice be made ahead? You can make this dirty rice a day ahead and store in the refrigerator. Add a splash of water and cover, then reheat in a 325°F oven until warmed through. Can I make dirty rice in an Instant Pot? An Instant Pot works great for making dirty rice. 1. Cook the meat and veggies using the Sauté mode. 2. Add your stock and scrape the bottom of the pot to remove any brown bits. Then add the rice and seasonings and stir to combine. 3. Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 4 minutes, then allow the steam to natural release for 10 minutes.4. Vent any remaining pressure, then remove the lid and fluff with a fork before serving. What is the difference between jambalaya and dirty rice? Jambalaya includes tomatoes, while dirty rice does not. Jambalaya also typically includes shrimp, crawfish, and diced sausage, while dirty rice includes organ meats like liver and giblets and other ground or diced meats.If you try this recipe, don't forget to leave a RATING or COMMENT below. I would love to hear from you!!! And FOLLOW me on Pinterest, Facebook, and Instagram for all the latest recipes!No ratings yetPrintPinRate* All nutrition information we provide are estimates based on third party calculators. We encourage you to calculate these on your own for accurate results.Share this post:« Crispy Air Fryer Chicken WingsCreole Seasoning Recipe »This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.See More →

× Jump to RecipePrint RecipeThis traditional Cajun dirty rice is a blend of rice, vegetables, and ground meats seasoned with Cajun spices. It's loaded with bold flavors and is a delicious side dish that's also hearty enough to be served as a main dish. In this post, I'll provide simple step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and answers to common FAQs to help you make this delicious dirty rice perfectly every time!Jump to:Dirty Rice is a classic Cajun dish from southern Louisana that combines ground or minced meats with rice and the Cajun "holy trinity" blend of onion, celery, and bell...

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