cajun rice

Dirty rice is a classic Cajun rice dish loaded with flavor from Cajun seasonings, ground meat and the holy trinity of onions, celery and bell peppers!

Dirty Rice

pork

beef

onion

green bell pepper

celery

garlic,

Cajun seasoning

white rice

chicken broth (or water)

thyme sprigs, thyme

salt,

green onion, sliced, optional garnish

In a large heavy bottomed pot (like a...

In a large heavy bottomed pot (like a dutch oven), over medium-high heat, cook ground meat until no longer pink. Drain grease.

Add in onion, green bell pepper and celery....

Add in onion, green bell pepper and celery. Cook, stiring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add in garlic and Cajun seasoning, cook for...

Add in garlic and Cajun seasoning, cook for 30 seconds. Add rice, chicken broth, and thyme sprigs.

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat....

Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cover pot with tight fitting lid and simmer until rice is cooked, about 20 minutes.

Taste and add salt or additonal Cajun seasoning,...

Taste and add salt or additonal Cajun seasoning, to taste. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Enjoy!

This delicious and comforting cajun side dish is not only quick and easy to make in your pressure cooker but it is chock full of the flavors of New Orleans!

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

pork sausage

celery (diced)

green bell pepper(s) (diced)

jalapeno pepper(s) (seeded and finely chopped, optional)

garlic (minced)

Better than Bouillon (Roasted Beef flavor)

creole seasoning (I prefer Tony Cachere's)

black pepper

unsalted chicken stock (I prefer Kitchen Basics)

long grain white rice (rinsed until water runs clear)

bay leaves

green onion(s) (chopped)

Set to Sauté: Set the Instant Pot to &#039;Sauté&#039;, use the &#039;Adjust&#039; button to set the heat level to &#039;More&#039;, and allow the pot to heat up.

Cook the Ground Pork &amp; Beef: As soon as the digital display reads &#039;Hot&#039;, add the ground pork to the pot and separate it into small pieces using a large spatula or spoon. Next, add the ground beef and cook both the pork and beef together, breaking them apart into smaller and smaller pieces as they cook. Continue until they are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

Add the Veggies, Herbs &amp; Spices: Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, Better than Bouillon, creole seasoning, and pepper. Mix the veggies and seasonings into the meat and cook until the onions and peppers are soft. About 2 to 3 minutes.

Cancel Sauté: Cancel out of the Sauté function.

prepare the Ground Pork &amp; Ground Beef

Add the rice and chicken stock to the pot and give all the ingredients a good stir, mixing the rice into the meat and vegetables while fully deglazing the bottom of the pot. Finally, add the 2 bay leaves.

add the Chicken Stock &amp; Rice

3-Minute Cook Time: Close the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to &#039;Sealing&#039; and then set the pot to cook on &#039;Manual&#039; / &#039;Pressure Cook&#039;, &#039;High Pressure&#039; for 3 minutes.

10-Minute NPR: Once the cook time has completed, allow for a 10 minute NPR (natural pressure release). Release any remaining pressure after the ten minute NPR has completed.

set the Cook Time

Open the pot, remove the bay leaves, fluff with a large spoon, serve and enjoy!

Fluff &amp; Serve

This quick and easy homemade Dirty Rice recipe only requires 8 simple ingredients; plus it&#039;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&#039;s overflowing with two types of sausages, tender-crisp vegetables, deeply flavorful Creole spices and fresh herbs! It&#039;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.

Easy Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe (One Pot!)

tsp Neutral Oil ((such as canola or vegetable))

Ground Pork Sausage ((or ground beef, chopped chicken livers or gizzards))

Andouille Smoked Sausage (– diced)

Bell

Yellow

Ribs Celery (– small dice (about ¾ cups))

Cloves Garlic (– peeled & minced)

½ tsp Cajun

Cayenne Pepper

Salt & Ground Black Pepper

Cups Uncooked Long-Grain White Rice (about 13 ounces)

Cups Unsalted Broth (– Beef or Chicken Broth)

Bay Leaf (- OPTIONAL)

Optional

Brown pork sausage

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 andouille

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

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 rice and broth

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.

Cover and simmer

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.

Steam covered

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

Serve: Garnish with green onions and parsley. Serve and enjoy!

Cajun Rice is a quick and easy side dish the entire family will love! Super flavorful, perfectly spiced, and speckled with onions and peppers.

Cajun Rice

unsalted butter

red bell pepper

chicken broth

Kosher salt

garlic powder

thyme

paprika

bay leaf

Add the butter to a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat. Do not allow the butter to burn. As soon as the butter has melted, add the diced peppers and onion and stir to coat. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.

Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, pepper, and bay leaf to the saucepan and allow the mixture to come to a boil.

Add the rice, stir, and top with a lid. Reduce the heat as needed to maintain a simmer.

Simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through and tender to your liking. Set aside for 10 minutes, covered.

After the resting time, fluff the rice with a fork, serve and enjoy!

This Cajun dirty rice dish is made with chopped veggies, cajun spices, and smoked sausage and is loaded with flavor! Serve this rice with chicken, fish, or shrimp to create the ultimate Cajun meal.

Cajun Dirty Rice with Smoked Sausage

rice

chicken stock (divided)

butter (unsalted)

olive oil (extra virgin)

sausage

onion powder

smoked paprika

oregano

cayenne pepper

salt and black pepper (to taste)

Cook the rice in 2 cups of chicken stock until tender according to package instructions. Fluff the rice with a fork and set aside.

In a medium heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter with the olive oil. Add the smoked sausage to the skillet and cook until the sausage is browned, about 3-5 minutes.

Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook until the veggies begin to soften, about 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about another minute.

Season the sausage and vegetables with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper and stir with a wooden spoon.

Add a little bit of chicken stock to the skillet to deglaze the pan, scraping up any brown bits with the wooden spoon. Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir to combine the rice with the veggies and sausage. Continue to cook while stirring for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add a little more chicken stock if needed so that the rice isn't dry.

Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the rice to a serving dish. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy!

This Instant Pot dirty rice is our version of a popular Creole dish with ground beef, bacon, onions, peppers and celery and a tasty mix of Cajun spices. It's a one-pot, family-friendly dish that can be served a with a side salad, coleslaw or steamed greens. We used a 6-quart Instant Pot for this recipe.

Worcestershire sauce

Turn the Instant Pot and press the Saute function key. Once hot, add the oil, onions, celery, peppers and bacon and cook for 2 minutes, stirring a couple of times.

Add garlic and beef and cook for 2 more minutes, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until its color turned from red/pink to greyish.

Add 1.25 cups of well-rinsed rice, about 2 tablespoons of Cajun spice mix (see notes), a tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 350 ml of veggie or chicken stock. Mix through and press Cancel to stop the Saute function.

Pop the lid on top, lock and make sure the top valve is pointing to Sealing. Press Manual/Pressure Cook and set the time to 4 minutes at HIGH pressure. The Instant Pot will take 5-8 minutes to build up the pressure first. Once the timer is finished, allow about 5 minutes for natural pressure release (NPR) but not much longer as the rice will keep cooking.

Use the quick release (point the valve to Venting) to let off the remaining pressure and open the lid. Stir through the rice and serve garnished with chopped scallions and parsley. We topped our rice with some fried shallots as well.

This is one of the tastiest recipes I have ever made in my instant pot!

I made this for supper tonight and it was so good.  Thank you for the recipe!

Tastes great! but way too spicy for my family’s and I only did 1 tbsp and 1 tsp. If your family isn’t a fan is spice I recommend cutting back on the Cajun seasoning quite a bit. We also swapped out the ground beef for smoked sausage.

I love this recipe! I’ve made it quite a few times now. We like spice in our house so I added more Cajun spice. The bacon is a great touch!!

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Learn how to make Instant Pot dirty rice with ground beef, bacon, peppers and Cajun spices. While the name might not sound very appealing, this dish is all about the flavor! It's a delicious Creole one-pot recipe the whole family will love. It's also gluten-free.

INSTANT POT DIRTY RICE

The most delicious rice you've ever tasted. This Chickpea Dirty Rice is easy to make and full of flavour.

Chickpea Dirty Rice

olive oil

onion,

carrot,

red pepper,

(8 1/2 oz

(1 cup) salted peanuts (or cashews)

(17 1/2 oz 2 3/4 cups approx) cooked basmati rice (I used microwave rice)

maple syrup

sriracha

soy sauce

peanut butter (or other nut butter)

water (to loosen the mix)

salt and pepper

parsley,

This easy Dirty Rice recipe is a popular Cajun dish made with white rice that becomes &quot;dirty&quot; in color when cooked with beef, sausage, chicken, veggies and spices. It&#039;s made in just one pot and is a hearty, flavorful meal everyone will love!

½ lb ground beef (, 80/20)

½ lb ground sausage ((I use Jimmy Dean pork sausage))

chicken livers

salt

all-purpose flour

onion (, diced)

celery (, diced)

green bell pepper (, diced)

garlic (, minced)

oregano leaves

green onion

parsley

Add ground beef, sausage and liver to a large saucepan over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper and cook, crumbling with a wooden spoon, until browned.

Add flour and stir. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, cayenne, oregano, thyme and bay leaves and stir to combine.

Add rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat all allow to rest for 5 minutes. Remove lid, gently fluff rice with a fork, reapply lid and rest for 5 more minutes.

Garnish with green onion and parsley before serving.

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This easy Dirty Rice recipe is a popular Cajun dish made with white rice that becomes dirty in color when cooked with beef, sausage, chicken, veggies and spices. It's made in just one pot and is a hearty, flavorful meal everyone will love!

Cajun rice - A one-pan meal filled with Cajun flavors that comes together in a mix of fragrant rice and perfectly browned meat. This recipe may look simple at first glance but, trust me, there’s more to it than meets the eye. It’s a super easy recipe you can make without the need for any exotic spices or flashy cooking methods. 

Effortless One-Pan Cajun Rice

(370 grams) uncooked long-grain rice

bacon, (chopped)

onion, (diced)

(15 grams-20 grams) garlic, (minced)

(2 grams) fresh thyme

(226.8 grams) chicken liver, (chopped)

green small bell pepper, (chopped)

celery, (chopped (about 1/4 cup))

½ beef stock

(8 grams) Creole seasoning (or more to taste)

green onion scallions, (chopped)

½ - 1 cup (125 milliliters-250 milliliters) chicken or beef broth

(4 grams) parsley, (chopped)

pepper flakes or hot sauce (to taste)

Rinse rice well and transfer to a heavy-bottomed pot with a lid.

Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and let it cook for 18 minutes. Set aside.

In a large, heavy sauté pan, sauté chopped bacon until cooked, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.

Then add 2 tablespoons of the oil or more oil to the bacon pan.

Throw in the onions, thyme, bay leaf, and garlic, sauté for about 2-3 minutes.

Add the chicken liver and ground beef, Creole seasoning, and cook, stirring, for about 5-7 minutes.

Add bell peppers, celery, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Pour in about 1 1/2 cup stock. 

Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes. 

Finally, add the rice, mix thoroughly. Cook until the rice is heated through, about 5-7 minutes. If needed, add more stock, to prevent any burns. Do not overcook the rice. Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaf.

Stir in the cooked bacon, and green onions. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Serve warm with pepper flakes for heat seekers and/or hot sauce. Enjoy!

Dirty Rice is a famous dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. White rice gets a “dirty” color from bits of meat and a generous dose of seasonings.

Dirty Rice (Cajun Rice Recipe)

green bell pepper, chopped

celery stalks, chopped

garlic cloves, finely chopped

Tbsp Creole seasoning (see note 2)

beef broth

Brown ground beef in a pot or large...

Brown ground beef in a pot or large skillet over medium high heat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula. Cook until there is no more pink, about 5 minutes.

Add in onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and...

Add in onions, bell pepper, celery, garlic and Creole seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring until veggies start to soften.

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