Phil Deb's Canadian Dirty Rice

Bursting with bold flavors and hearty ingredients, Phil Deb's Canadian Dirty Rice is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend feasts. This savory dish combines ground beef, ground pork, and the iconic trinity of diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery, all sautéed to perfection and infused with garlic and spices for an irresistible depth of flavor. Long-grain rice is cooked in rich chicken broth with Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, and a touch of cayenne for a subtle kick, then finished with fresh scallions and parsley. Ready in under an hour, this easy dirty rice recipe serves as a crowd-pleasing main course or a flavorful side dish. Whether you’re craving a taste of Southern-inspired comfort food or exploring Canadian twists on classic recipes, this one hits all the right notes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 1 large green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1.5 cups long-grain rice
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 stalks scallions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and ground pork. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Push the cooked meat to one side of the skillet and add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the other side. Cook the vegetables until softened, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the uncooked rice to the skillet and stir well to coat the rice in the flavors from the meat and vegetables.

Step 6

Pour in the chicken broth, then add the Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

Step 8

Turn off the heat and let the dirty rice sit, covered, for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 9

Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the sliced scallions and chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot as a main dish or a side, and enjoy your Phil Deb's Canadian Dirty Rice!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1980.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2036.6

Total Fat 117.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 354.6mg	0%
Sodium 4821.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 125.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.7g	0%
Total Sugars 17.9g
Protein 120.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 356.5mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 2499.1mg	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: 51.9%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 24.6%