Louisiana Dirty Rice Cajun Style

Dive into the bold and savory world of Southern cuisine with this Louisiana Dirty Rice Cajun Style recipe! A perfect balance of flavors and textures, this dish combines fluffy long-grain white rice with a hearty trio of ground pork, ground beef, and optional chicken livers for a classic, rich depth. Aromatic vegetables like onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic infuse the dish with signature Cajun flavors, while a robust blend of Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, and oregano adds a spicy kick. Cooked to perfection in a single skillet, this soul-satisfying recipe comes together in under an hour, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or a Southern-inspired feast. Garnished with fresh green onions and parsley for a pop of color and freshness, this Dirty Rice is more than a side—it's the highlight of your table. Perfectly seasoned and irresistibly comforting, this authentic Cajun dish is sure to transport your taste buds straight to Louisiana!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups water or chicken stock
• 0.5 pounds ground pork
• 0.5 pounds ground beef
• 0.25 pounds chicken livers (optional, finely chopped)
• 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 medium green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery stalk (chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 3 stalks green onions (sliced for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the uncooked long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium pot, bring 3 cups of water or chicken stock to a boil. Add the rice, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Set aside and fluff with a fork.

Step 2

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, ground beef, and chicken livers (if using) to the skillet. Cook for 6-8 minutes, breaking the meat into small pieces, until fully browned.

Step 3

Once the meat is cooked, transfer it to a plate using a slotted spoon, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Sprinkle the mixture with Cajun seasoning, paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to evenly coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.

Step 7

Add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir the rice into the meat and vegetable mixture until everything is thoroughly combined and heated through.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and let the dirty rice cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and chopped parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2122.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2088.6

Total Fat 120.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 39.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 745.9mg	0%
Sodium 4710.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 121.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.6g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 129.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304.2mg	0%
Iron 22.5mg	0%
Potassium 2002.6mg	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: 52.0%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 23.3%