Granny's Dirty Rice

Transport your taste buds to the heart of Southern comfort with Granny’s Dirty Rice, a classic Cajun-inspired dish bursting with bold flavors and rich textures. This one-pot wonder combines tender long-grain white rice with savory ground pork, earthy chicken livers, and a vibrant trio of onion, green bell pepper, and celery—the quintessential "holy trinity" of Creole cooking. Enhanced by aromatic garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and smoky paprika, this dish delivers a depth of flavor that’s both hearty and satisfying. Simmered in chicken broth for ultimate richness and garnished with fresh green onions, Granny's Dirty Rice is a versatile recipe perfect as a main course or a flavorful side for your favorite Southern entrées. Ready in just 50 minutes, this easy and authentic dirty rice recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 pound ground chicken livers
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced for garnish
• 0 to taste salt
• 0 to taste black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a medium pot, bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork and chicken livers, cooking until browned and fully cooked, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as you go. Remove the meat from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and paprika to the skillet, and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Return the cooked meat to the skillet and stir to combine with the vegetables and spices.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Add the cooked rice to the skillet, stirring well to coat the rice with the meat and vegetable mixture. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 8

Continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dish is heated through and well combined.

Step 9

Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot. Enjoy Granny's Dirty Rice as a main dish or flavorful side!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1776.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1588.8

Total Fat 86.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 986.6mg	0%
Sodium 6289.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 110.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.1mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 1596.7mg	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: 49.0%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 23.1%