Best 6 Quick Dirty Rice Recipes

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Craving a hearty and flavorful dish that's easy to make? Look no further than Quick and Dirty Rice! This classic Cajun dish is a one-pot wonder that combines the savory flavors of rice, ground beef, the "holy trinity" of vegetables (onion, celery, and bell pepper), and a blend of spices.

Our collection of Quick and Dirty Rice recipes offers a variety of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From the classic recipe made with ground beef to vegetarian and vegan versions, you'll find the perfect recipe to satisfy your cravings.

Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, cooking tips, and helpful suggestions to ensure your Quick and Dirty Rice turns out perfectly. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, you'll be able to whip up this delicious dish with ease.

So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking! From the traditional beef-based recipe to unique variations like shrimp and sausage Quick and Dirty Rice, our recipes will take you on a culinary journey that's sure to delight your taste buds.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DIRTY RICE



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This is an easy recipe to make and it's very flavorful and spicy.

Provided by Candice

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Beans and Rice Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons annatto or achiote powder
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 ⅓ cups uncooked white rice
2 ¾ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 ⅓ cups whole corn kernels, blanched
1 cup black beans, cooked and drained
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
freshly ground black pepper
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 lime, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons annatto powder

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and the chopped onions; saute for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Mix in the bell pepper, chili powder, ground annatto, chili flakes, cumin, and cinnamon. Saute for 2 minutes.
  • Pour the rice into the saucepan and stir to coat. Add the water and 1 teaspoon salt, and bring the rice to a boil over high heat. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low. Simmer the rice for 25 minutes.
  • When the rice is cooked, mix in tomatoes, corn, black beans, and pine nuts. Stir in salt, pepper and lime juice. When the mixture is heated through, spoon it onto plates and top with the sliced red onion and cilantro. Serve a wedge or two of lime with each plate to squeeze over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.4 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 424.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

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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Dirty rice is packed with Cajun flavor and the texture is to die for! It has the most amazing blend of delicious spices, meats, and rice that will definitely be something that your family will go crazy for!

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Side Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1 small onion (diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 stalks celery (diced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 Tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
3 1/2 cups beef broth
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot cook and crumble the ground beef and pork until no longer pink. Add in the onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and cajun and cook until they start to soften.
  • Add in rice and beef broth. Bring to a boil and reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Fluff and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Carbohydrate 60 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 81 mg, Sodium 859 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ANN'S DIRTY RICE



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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

1 pound ground beef
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice

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 (EASY)



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While visiting a friend recently she made this as a side dish with chicken. It was so good I didn't know whether to use a fork or a spoon. She gave me the recipe, So easy, now I can make it for my family.

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb spicy breakfast sausage
1/2 cup long grain rice
1 (14 ounce) can of clear chicken broth
1 teaspoon instant minced onion

Steps:

  • Brown the sausage making a small crumble mixture in a skillet until cooked through.
  • Stir in the broth, rice and minced onion.
  • Cover and simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender. Most of the broth should be absorbed. Make sure to turn the heat off and let it stand covered for at least 5 minutes!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.3, Fat 33, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 95.3, Sodium 1178, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 25.9

DIRTY RICE



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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

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
1/2 pound chicken livers, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed chicken broth, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cups cooked rice

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.

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot: This will help to evenly distribute the heat and prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  • Rinse the rice before cooking: This will help to remove any dirt or debris and make the rice less starchy.
  • Add some spices to the rice: This will give the rice more flavor. Some good options include garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cumin.
  • Use chicken broth or stock instead of water: This will add more flavor to the rice.
  • Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a little bit of a bite to it: Overcooked rice is mushy and unpleasant to eat.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork before serving: This will help to separate the grains and make the rice look more appealing.

Conclusion:

Quick and Dirty Rice is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a tasty and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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