Dirty rice is a classic Cajun dish that is deliciously zesty, comforting, and great to serve as a main or side dish! This quick and easy homemade Cajun Dirty is made entirely in one pot and can be ready in under an hour! This New Orleans-style rice is bursting with robust flavors – it’s overflowing with browned meats with the Trinity (onions, green peppers, and celery) and deeply flavorful Creole spices. This dish is a hearty and satisfying taste of the french quarter.
Total Time
45min
2.7
3 Ratings
Author: Meiko and the Dish
Servings:
4
Ingredients
•
1
lb
Chicken Gizzards
•
2
tsp
Kosher Salt
•
5
cups
Water
•
4
tsp
Canola Oil
•
1
lb
80/20 Lean Ground Beef
•
1
Yellow Onion
, chopped
•
1
Green Bell Pepper
, chopped
•
2
stalks
Celery
, chopped
•
3
cloves
Garlic
, finely chopped
•
2
Bay Leaves
•
1
Tbsp
Worcestershire Sauce
•
2
tsp
Dried Oregano
•
2
tsp
Cajun Seasoning
•
1
tsp
Cayenne Pepper
•
1 1/4
cups
Long Grain White Rice
•
to taste
Chopped
Scallions
Cooking Instructions
1.
To a large, heavy bottom pot or Dutch oven over high heat add the Chicken Gizzards (1 lb), Kosher Salt (2 tsp), and Water (5 cups). Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover for 30 minutes. Skim foam off the water as gizzards cook. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gizzards and reserve 3 cups of stock in a separate container.
2.
Cut the gizzards from the tough sinew, then chop the gizzards until they resemble ground meat. You can also chop them in a food processor. Set aside.
3.
Carefully dry the pot with a paper towel, add Canola Oil (4 tsp), and heat to medium. Add in 80/20 Lean Ground Beef (1 lb) and stir to break into smaller crumbles. Cook until the meat is no longer pink.
4.
Add Yellow Onion (1), Green Bell Pepper (1), Celery (2 stalks), and cook for 3 minutes.
5.
Add Garlic (3 cloves), Worcestershire Sauce (1 Tbsp), Dried Oregano (2 tsp), Cajun Seasoning (2 tsp), Cayenne Pepper (1 tsp), and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped gizzards and reserved gizzard stock, and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to release brown bits.
6.
Stir in the Long Grain White Rice (1 1/4 cups) and Bay Leaves (2). Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cover for 12-15 minutes or until rice is cooked.
7.
Remove the bay leaves, discard and let the rice rest for 10 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with Scallions (to taste), and serve.
Nutrition Per Serving
CALORIES
653
FAT
30.7 g
PROTEIN
43.9 g
CARBS
46.6 g
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