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Cajun Dirty Rice
A Cajun dirty rice with ground beef, sausage, the holy trinity, and smoky seasoning.
RECIPE AT A GLANCE
15
min
Active Time
35
min
Total Time
6
SERVINGS
Stovetop
METHOD
Why It Works
Browning the meat first gives the rice its signature savory color and depth. Simmering the rice in the seasoned drippings carries that flavor through every bite.
Quick Fixes
Rice too dry: add a splash of broth and cover.
Want it richer: stir in a pat of butter at the end.
Ingredients
Protein
• ½ lb smoked sausage, diced
Vegetables
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
Sauce
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Pasta & Grains
Topping
How to Make It
1
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high, breaking up the beef.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
3
Stir in the rice to coat.
4
Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
5
Cook 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6
Fluff, top with green onions, and serve.
Store
Store up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat
Reheat on the stovetop or microwave with a splash of broth.
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Avo's Tip
Let the meat brown undisturbed for a minute before stirring — those browned bits are the flavor.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you start cooking.
• What's the meat in dirty rice?
Traditionally chicken livers and ground pork; this weeknight version uses ground beef and sausage.
• Can I use leftover rice?
Yes. Stir cooked rice into the seasoned meat and trinity and warm through.
• Is it a main or a side?
Both — serve it as a hearty side or add more meat to make it a main.
Cajun Dirty Rice
Ingredients
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½ lb ground beef
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½ lb smoked sausage, diced
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1 small yellow onion, diced
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1 green bell pepper, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 cup long-grain white rice
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2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
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2 tablespoons sliced green onions
Instructions
1
Brown the ground beef and sausage in a skillet over medium-high, breaking up the beef.
2
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook 5 minutes, then stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
3
Stir in the rice to coat.
4
Pour in broth, bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to low.
5
Cook 18 minutes until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
6
Fluff, top with green onions, and serve.
15
min
active
35
min
total
6
servings
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