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Louisiana Dirty Rice

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Louisiana Dirty Rice is a flavorful, hearty Southern rice dish made with seasoned ground beef and sausage, aromatic vegetables, warm spices, and broth‑cooked rice. It’s rich, comforting, and versatile as a main or side dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground sausage
  • 4–5 cups cooked white rice (prepared in broth if possible)
  • 2 cups broth
  • 3/4 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 3/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup all‑purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium‑high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and ground sausage; brown the meats, breaking them up as they cook.
  3. Stir in diced bell pepper, onion, and celery; cook until the vegetables soften and the meat is fully browned.
  4. Add oregano, thyme, minced garlic, salt, chili powder, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne; mix well so the spices evenly coat the meat and veggies.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir so it coats everything and absorbs the pan drippings.
  6. Pour in the broth and add bay leaves, scraping the bottom of the pan to loosen browned bits. Simmer 5–8 minutes until slightly thickened.
  7. Fold in the cooked rice and chopped parsley; simmer another 5 minutes to blend flavors.
  8. Remove bay leaves and stir once more before serving hot.

Notes

  • Use all beef or all sausage depending on preference.
  • Swap white rice for brown rice for a nuttier texture (adjust liquid as needed).
  • Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, peppers, or spicy peppers for variation.
  • Increase cayenne or chili powder for more heat.
  • Use as a stuffing for bell peppers or poultry for a creative twist.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Louisiana/Southern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 23g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Find it online: https://cooksplash.com/louisiana-dirty-rice/