Description
Savory dirty rice featuring ground beef, sausage, and aromatic vegetables seasoned with Cajun spices, perfect for a flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb. (96% lean) ground beef
1 lb. loose ground sausage
1 medium green bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp. Cajun seasoning (or 1 tsp. salt-free Cajun seasoning plus 1 tsp. kosher salt)
2 bay leaves
3 cups cooked white rice
Kosher salt, to taste
6 sprigs parsley, finely chopped
Tabasco sauce, for serving
Instructions
Heat a large skillet, preferably cast-iron, over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and sausage, cooking while stirring frequently and breaking the meat into small pieces until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meat to a medium bowl, reserving only 2 tablespoons of the fat in the skillet; discard the rest.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the green bell pepper, onion, celery, garlic, Cajun seasoning, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
Return the meat mixture to the skillet and add the cooked rice. Stir frequently, breaking up the rice, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Adjust seasoning with additional Cajun seasoning if desired. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
Transfer the rice and meat mixture to a serving platter. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve with Tabasco sauce on the side.
Notes
Use lean ground meats for a healthier dish. Adjust the heat by adding more or less Cajun seasoning and Tabasco sauce. This recipe is great for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 630
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 70