Cajun Dirty Rice

Name: Cajun Dirty Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed; 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground pork); 1/2 lb chicken livers, finely chopped; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 yellow onion, finely diced; 1 green bell pepper, finely diced; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups chicken broth (gluten-free); 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 2 bay leaf; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

40 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

CajunSideStovetopStandardHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumAlcohol-Free

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Ingredients

2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
1 lb lean ground beef (or ground pork)
1/2 lb chicken livers, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
1 green bell pepper, finely diced
2 celery stalks, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth (gluten-free)
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaf
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground pork) and 1/2 lb finely chopped chicken livers. Cook, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 6 to 8 minutes. Drain excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
2

Add 1 finely diced yellow onion, 1 finely diced green bell pepper, and 2 finely diced celery stalks. Cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute.
3

Stir in 2 tsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, and 2 cups rinsed long-grain white rice. Toast the rice in the fat for 1 minute.
4

Pour in 3 cups chicken broth (gluten-free) and add 2 bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover tightly and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let steam 5 minutes.
5

Remove bay leaf. Fluff with a fork. Stir in 4 sliced green onions and 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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Questions

What is Cajun Dirty Rice?

Long-grain white rice cooked in seasoned broth with ground beef, chicken livers, and the Cajun holy trinity, turning the rice a rich, earthy brown color that gives the dish its name. A boldly spiced side that can easily anchor a full meal. This reference files it under Cajun side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Cajun Dirty Rice reach?

For Cajun Dirty Rice, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Cajun Dirty Rice?

The entry for Cajun Dirty Rice calls for 2 tsp Cajun seasoning. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Cajun Dirty Rice?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Cajun Dirty Rice uses 1 lb lean ground beef (or ground pork).

Is Cajun Dirty Rice gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Cajun Dirty Rice is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the Cajun seasoning.

How much protein is in Cajun Dirty Rice?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 46 g of protein in about 380 calories, alongside 23 g carbohydrate and 12 g fat, plus 8 g fiber and 45 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein side collection.

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