Dixon Gang's Dirty Rice

Spice up your mealtime with Dixon Gang's Dirty Rice, a bold and hearty one-pot dish that brings the flavors of the South right to your table. This Cajun-inspired recipe features perfectly cooked long-grain white rice combined with a savory medley of seasoned ground beef, pork, and the "holy trinity" of creole cooking—onions, bell peppers, and celery. Infused with fragrant spices such as paprika, thyme, and Cajun seasoning, this dish offers just the right kick, with optional hot sauce for those who love extra heat. Ready in under an hour, it's an irresistible comfort food perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions for a pop of color and freshness, this flavorful dirty rice is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups long-grain white rice
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water or chicken broth to a boil. Add 2 cups of rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15-18 minutes or until the rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 3

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the ground beef and ground pork. Break them up with a wooden spoon and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 7

Stir the cooked vegetables and meat together, then sprinkle in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, black pepper, salt, and optional hot sauce. Mix well to evenly coat the ingredients.

Step 8

Fold in the cooked rice, ensuring everything is thoroughly combined and heated through.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2557.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2697.5

Total Fat 167.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 567.2mg	0%
Sodium 4816.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 150.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.2g
Protein 151.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 308.7mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 2243.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 22.2%