Description
Creamy, spicy Louisiana-style dirty rice brings Southern comfort straight to dinner tables with succulent shrimp and hearty sausage. Packed with bold Cajun flavors and easy preparation, this one-pot wonder promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
Grains and Liquid:
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup flour
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1 1/2 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Prepare seafood seasoning-coated shrimp in hot oil for 2-3 minutes until golden and crisp, then transfer to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sear ground beef and sausage until they develop rich, caramelized edges and release savory oils.
- Incorporate finely diced onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic, sautéing until vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Sprinkle a complex blend of oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, cayenne, and salt, ensuring even distribution across the meat and vegetable mixture.
- Dust a light layer of flour over the skillet contents, stirring thoroughly to create a slightly thickened base and prevent clumping.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently simmer for 5-7 minutes, which helps meld the flavors and create a rich, cohesive sauce.
- Fold in pre-cooked rice, stirring carefully to integrate all components and let the grains absorb the surrounding flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Reintroduce the prepared shrimp, gently mixing to warm through without overcooking, then serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adjusting cayenne and chili powder amounts for personal spice tolerance.
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey for a leaner protein option that maintains rich flavor profile.
- Use brown rice or cauliflower rice to create lower-carb and gluten-friendly versions of this classic dish.
- Prep vegetables and proteins ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce overall kitchen time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 489 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg