**Grandma's Dirty Rice: A Savory Southern Classic**
Dirty rice is a hearty and flavorful dish that is a staple of Southern cuisine. It is made with rice, ground beef, vegetables, and a variety of seasonings. The name "dirty" comes from the fact that the rice is cooked in the drippings from the ground beef, which gives it a rich, savory flavor. This recipe collection features three delicious variations on this classic dish:
* **Traditional Dirty Rice:** This recipe follows the classic Southern tradition, using ground beef, the "holy trinity" of diced celery, bell pepper, and onion, and a blend of seasonings that includes Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
* **One-Pot Dirty Rice:** This simplified version of dirty rice is made in one pot, making it easy to prepare. It uses ground turkey instead of beef, and includes a variety of vegetables like diced tomatoes, corn, and black beans.
* **Vegetarian Dirty Rice:** This meatless version of dirty rice is packed with flavor and texture. It uses a combination of mushrooms, zucchini, and carrots, and is seasoned with a blend of cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
Whether you prefer traditional, simplified, or vegetarian, these recipes have something for everyone. So gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
HOMEMADE DIRTY RICE
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
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
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
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.
DIRTY RICE (CAJUN RICE RECIPE)
Dirty Rice is a delicious, savory, classic Cajun dish that gets its flavor from ground meat, cajun seasonings, and aromatic vegetables.
Provided by Diana
Categories Side Dish
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan or dutch oven, heat oil then combine the ground beef, ground sausage and chicken liver. And cook over medium high heat until no longer pink.
- Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the onion has softened.
- Add the seasoning, cook for 30 more seconds.
- Add rice, chicken broth, bay leaves, and season with salt and pepper. Give it a stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to lowest setting possible, cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat, and allow to rest for about 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 258 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ANN'S DIRTY RICE
Quick and easy dinner. A family favorite. This was my mother's recipe. In my humble opinion she was the best cook ever. This recipe is very versatile and can be seasoned so many different ways. Please feel free to try your own favorite seasoning combinations. My two boys who are now 27 and 31 and my husband request this simple dinner frequently and I have taught the boys to make it but they say mine tastes different. I love to cook and they love to eat. This is such a simple recipe and I usually double so they have plenty to take home with them. It heats up well.
Provided by Ann Bray
Categories Side Dish Rice Side Dish Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef, onion, green and red peppers, beef bullion, salt, seasoned salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the water and rice. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.3 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 23.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 701 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
DIRTY RICE
This is an old Louisiana recipe that I've had longer than I can remember. It's a very popular Southern dish. To turn this into a main meal, simply add more sausage and chicken livers. -Mrs. Lum Day, Bastrop, Louisiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook sausage for 2-3 minutes; stir in chicken livers. Cook until sausage and chicken livers are no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain and set aside. , In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery and green onions. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender, 3-5 minutes. Add parsley and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add broth, basil, thyme, salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce. Stir in rice, sausage and chicken livers. Heat through, stirring constantly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 97mg cholesterol, Sodium 325mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
GRANNY'S DIRTY RICE
A childhood favorite. Nothing like typical cajun dirty rice, but served in many southern homes in the 70's.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Pork
Time 2h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large skillet, brown ground beef and sausage; drain off excess fat.
- Add onion, bell pepper and celery and saute until tender.
- Add cream of mushroom, celery and chicken soup and rice; mix well.
- Pour into greased large oblong baking dish.
- Cover tightly with foil.
- Bake at 325 degrees for 1 1/2 hours.
Tips:
- Use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to cook the rice. This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from sticking.
- Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. This will help to remove any starch and make the rice less sticky.
- Use a flavorful broth or stock to cook the rice. This will add depth of flavor to the dish.
- Add some vegetables, meat, or seafood to the rice for a more complete meal.
- Don't overcook the rice. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Serve the rice immediately or let it cool slightly and then reheat it before serving.
Conclusion:
Dirty rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a dirty rice recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give dirty rice a try.
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