Description
Cajun Dirty Rice is a delightful dish packed with flavor from ground pork, bell peppers, and spices. Quick to prepare and perfect for busy weeknights, this savory meal brings comfort to your table. Enjoy a homemade dish that satisfies cravings with its aromatic blend, ideal for any dinner gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 small onion diced- about ¾ cup
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- 3 pieces celery diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon dried sage
- 3 ½ cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 ½ cups long-grain rice
- 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
- sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add ground pork, onion, bell peppers, and celery. Cook until the pork is fully cooked and vegetables are tender, about 7-8 minutes.
- Stir in garlic, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and sage. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, rice, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and fluffy. Fluff with a fork and garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the Cajun seasoning to suit your spice preference.
For added flavor, consider sautéing the vegetables longer until they become caramelized.
Using leftovers, this dish can be reheated easily for a quick meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: unknown
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg