Best 6 Easy Dirty Rice With Cajun Spiced Gravy Recipes

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**Discover the Delightful Flavors of Dirty Rice with Cajun-Spiced Gravy**

Experience the vibrant flavors of Louisiana with this classic Cajun dish, dirty rice. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a medley of aromatic ingredients, including long-grain rice, Trinity vegetables (onion, celery, and bell pepper), succulent chicken or ground beef, and a medley of Cajun spices. The secret lies in the flavorful gravy, made with chicken broth, rich tomato sauce, and a symphony of Cajun seasonings, which infuses the rice with an unforgettable depth of flavor. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this easy-to-follow recipe guide will help you create a delicious and authentic dirty rice dish that will transport you to the heart of Louisiana.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOMEMADE DIRTY RICE



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With Creole seasoning, turkey sausage, vegetables, and rice, my Cajun-style easy homemade recipe for dirty rice is a flavorful weeknight supper idea.

Provided by The SouthernPlate Staff

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4-5 cups cooked rice
1 pound uncooked turkey sausage (or ground beef)
1-3 tablespoons Creole seasoning* (I use Tony Chachere's)
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped or minced garlic
4 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley (or 2 tablespoons dried parsley)

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, place celery, bell pepper, garlic, onion, parsley, and sausage. Break up the sausage and cook all, stirring regularly, until sausage is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
  • Add the Creole seasoning and stir. Then stir in the rice and continue cooking over medium heat until rice is heated through, stirring well the whole time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

DIRTY RICE



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This Easy Dirty Rice recipe is the perfect side dish! It's made with cajun seasoning, ground beef, white rice and a few other ingredients.

Provided by Nichole

Categories     Side Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion (diced)
1 bell pepper (diced)
1 cup celery (diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/2 cups white rice (uncooked)
3 1/2 cups beef broth
chopped green onion or parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Add ground beef to a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan set over medium heat. Crumble with a spatula and cook 4-5 minutes until no pink remains.
  • Add onion, garlic, green pepper, celery, Cajun seasoning, and salt. Stir until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered about 20 to 23 minutes or until rice is cooked.
  • Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 kcal, Carbohydrate 41 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 47 mg, Sodium 783 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

DIRTY RICE



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This classic Cajun dish pays homage to the Louisiana holy trinity (onions, bell peppers and celery). The finely chopped proteins give the rice its signature "dirty" look. Traditionally, dirty rice includes chicken liver -- you can omit it, but don't fear the liver! It adds another layer of texture and depth of flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon olive oil
8 ounces hot sage pork sausage, casing removed
8 ounces ground beef
6 ounces chicken livers, finely chopped (optional)
1 medium onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 large celery ribs, diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 scallions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, ground beef and chicken livers and cook, breaking the meat into small bits with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a medium heatproof bowl with a slotted spoon.
  • Remove and discard all but 2 tablespoons of the fat from the Dutch oven. Add the onion, bell pepper and celery and cook down, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme and bay leaves and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the rice, oregano, smoked paprika, cayenne, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook about 30 seconds. Stir the cooked meat back in, then add the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a low simmer and cover. Cook until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid, about 18 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Remove and discard the bay leaves, stir in the scallions and season.

EASY DIRTY RICE WITH CAJUN SPICED GRAVY



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This recipe is so easy and absolutely perfect for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. Just put all of the ingredients in the rice cooker, put it in the microwave and set the timer and forget it. Then, just stir up the gravy and you have a wonderful cajun themed side dish that goes great with most any cajun style meat dish. I hope...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 c chicken broth
1 c white rice
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 lb andouille sausage or smoked sausage, coarsely chopped
1 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
olive oil
pampered chef rice cooker
CAJUN SPICED GRAVY
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk or half and half
1/2 c butter (use real butter, do not subsitute oleo)
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
generous sprinkling of cajun seasoning and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet. When olive oil is hot, add onions and andouille sausage. Saute until onions are transparent and sausage is browned. Set aside.
  • 2. In Pampered Chef rice cooker, add chicken broth. Stir in rice and seasonings. Add onions and sausage, stir well. Place cover on rice cooker and microwave on high for 20 minutes.
  • 3. Remove cooker from microwave and remove cover. Add a small amount of butter, if desired and fluff with fork, making sure all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. You may cover and return to microwave for about 5 more minutes if necessary. Serve with Cajun Spiced Gravy (directions to follow).
  • 4. CAJUN SPICED GRAVY: Melt butter in heavy saucepan. When butter is melted, whisk in flour until well blended. Combine broth, milk and seasonings and slowly whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly and cook until thickened. If gravy seems too thin, mix about a tablespoon of flour with a little milk to make a thin paste and whisk in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. If mixture seems too thick, you may add a little more milk. Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish to serve with dirty rice.
  • 5. SPECIAL NOTE: This rice dish can be made on top of the stove in a heavy saucepan, but reduce the broth from three cups to two cups. In my experience, the Pampered Chef cooker requires more liquid than the stove top.

EASY CAJUN DIRTY RICE RECIPE (ONE POT!)



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This quick and easy homemade Dirty Rice recipe only requires 8 simple ingredients; plus it's made entirely in one pot and it can be ready in 30 minutes or less! This Cajun rice is bursting with robust flavors - it's overflowing with two types of sausages, tender-crisp vegetables, deeply flavorful Creole spices and fresh herbs! It's a satisfying, hearty meal that always hits the spot and is sure to become a family favorite!Recipe can be scaled up or down by using the slider if you hover your mouse over the number of Servings.

Provided by Cheyanne Holzworth

Categories     entree     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tsp Neutral Oil ((such as canola or vegetable))
1 pound Ground Pork Sausage ((or ground beef, chopped chicken livers or gizzards))
12-14 ounces Andouille Smoked Sausage (- diced)
2 small Bell Peppers (- seeded & small dice (about 1 1/2 cups) (I use 1 green & 1 red bell pepper))
1 medium Yellow Onion (- small dice (about heaping 2 cups))
2 large Ribs Celery (- small dice (about ¾ cups))
3 large Cloves Garlic (- peeled & minced)
2 ½ tsp Cajun or Creole Seasoning
¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
Kosher Salt & Ground Black Pepper
2 Cups Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (about 13 ounces)
4 Cups Unsalted Broth (- Beef or Chicken Broth)
1 Bay Leaf (- OPTIONAL)
Optional for Garnish: Fresh Green Onions & Parsley (- chopped)

Steps:

  • Brown pork sausage: In a Dutch oven or high-sided large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the pork sausage and cook, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Use a spatula to flip the pork over and season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, undisturbed for an additional 2 minutes. Use a wooden spoon to stir and break the pork up into large crumbles. Cook the crumbled of pork 1 more minute undisturbed. Use a large, slotted spoon to remove the sausage to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. (Note: Pork will continue to cook in next steps)
  • Brown the andouille: Add the andouille sausage to the pan. Cook, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Stir and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the andouille is well caramelized about 2 additional minutes. Use a large, slotted spoon to remove the andouille sausage to a separate paper towel-lined plate and set aside. (Note: If you have a lot of fat in the pan, drain off or blot all but 1 tablespoon of fat from the pan before proceeding with the next step.)
  • Add vegetables + seasonings: Reduce the heat to medium and add the bell peppers, onion and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, Cajun seasoning and cayenne. Season with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  • Add the rice + broth: Return the pork sausage to the pan. Add the rice, broth and bay leaf (if using). Stir everything together, using the back of your spoon to gently scrape up any brown bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
  • Boil, Simmer, Cover and Cook: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and then immediately reduce the heat to maintain a simmer. Cover the pan and simmer for 20-22 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and tender.
  • Let steam off heat then add andouille: Remove the pan from the heat and let sit COVERED for 5 minutes. Remove the cover. Remove and discard bay leaf. Fluff the rice with a fork and stir in the andouille. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 77 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAJUN DIRTY RICE



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One of our family's all-time favorites. Make it as spicy or mild as you please. It is hearty on a cold winter's night. If you are cooking for a crowd, this recipe can easily be doubled. Be sure to serve this with cornbread!

Provided by SEISEN

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound beef sausage
1 onion, finely diced
1 (8 ounce) package dirty rice mix
2 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, sausage, and onion; drain.
  • In a large pan, combine rice mix and 2 cups water. Add diced tomatoes and chilies. Stir in the kidney beans. Bring to a boil, then add meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Return to boil, reduce heat, and cover, stirring occasionally. Cook for 25 minutes, until rice is easily fluffed with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.8 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 72.3 mg, Fat 23.5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 26.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1541.4 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right sausage: Andouille sausage is the traditional choice for dirty rice, but you can also use other types of smoked sausage, such as kielbasa or chorizo.
  • Don't overcook the rice: The rice should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
  • Use a good quality Cajun seasoning: A good Cajun seasoning will give your dirty rice a delicious, authentic flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the spices: If you like your dirty rice spicy, add more cayenne pepper or hot sauce. If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether.
  • Serve dirty rice with your favorite sides: Dirty rice is a great main course, but it can also be served as a side dish. Some popular sides for dirty rice include fried chicken, grilled shrimp, and cornbread.

Conclusion:

Dirty rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its unique flavor and versatility, dirty rice is sure to become a favorite in your home.

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