Dirty Rice (NO LIVERS)

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 16
Savoury Dirty Rice recipe with a Cajun twist
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup raw rice
1 green pepper ( chopped )
1 medium onion ( chopped )
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can French onion soup
1 can water
2 teaspoons cajun seasoning ( to taste )
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 minced jalapeno ( optional )
1 teaspoon hot sauce ( to taste )
2 green onions , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4-6
Calories
450
Sugar
3g
Fat
15g
Dirty Rice is a Louisiana Creole dish that has its roots in West African cuisine. Traditionally made with chicken livers, this recipe uses ground beef for a savoury and satisfying twist on the classic. The dish gets its distinct flavour from cajun seasoning, a blend of spices that includes paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and more. While this recipe uses canned soups, it can also be made from scratch to control the sodium content. Serve as a standalone meal or as a side dish to other Creole-inspired dishes.

Instructions

1.In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
2.Add in the chopped green pepper, minced jalapeno, and chopped onion and cook for another 5 minutes.
3.Drain any excess fat from the skillet and stir in raw rice.
4.Add the cream of chicken soup, French onion soup, water, cajun seasoning, thyme, and hot sauce.
5.Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for around 25 minutes, or until rice is cooked and liquids have been absorbed.
6.Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.

PROS

Dirty Rice is a hearty and flavourful main dish that can be cooked in just one skillet, making cleanup a breeze.

The dish is quite versatile and can be adjusted to taste by adding more or less seasoning and choosing different meats.

CONS

The dish can be quite high in sodium due to the use of canned soups and seasoning.

Additionally, it may not be suitable for those who are on a low-carb or grain-free diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Dirty Rice may not be the most healthful dish, it does contain some nutritional benefits.
Ground beef is a good source of protein, while rice provides carbohydrates for energy.
Cajun seasoning may also provide benefits such as aiding digestion and reducing inflammation.

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