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Dirty Rice Recipe With Ground Sausage

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Classic Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe
Classic Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe from www.thespruceeats.com

Description

Dirty rice is a traditional Creole dish that originated in Louisiana. It's a flavorful rice dish made with ground meat, vegetables, and rice. This recipe features ground sausage as the protein and is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. It's a one-pot meal that has all the flavors you love from traditional dirty rice, with the added bonus of spicy sausage.

Prep time

The prep time for this recipe is around 15 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is 35 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of ground sausage
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cooking spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken broth and rice to the skillet. Stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the liquid has been absorbed.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

Notes

This recipe can be customized with your favorite vegetables, such as diced tomatoes, chopped carrots, or corn. You can also adjust the spiciness by adding more or less cayenne pepper.

Nutrition Info

This recipe serves 6 and contains approximately 350 calories per serving.

Recipe Tips

To save time, you can use pre-cooked rice instead of uncooked rice. Just add the cooked rice to the skillet with the other ingredients and cook until heated through. You can also make this recipe ahead of time and reheat it in the microwave for a quick and easy meal.

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