Restaurant Style Dirty Rice

Bring the bold, savory flavors of the South to your kitchen with this Restaurant Style Dirty Rice! This classic Creole-inspired recipe features perfectly seasoned long-grain white rice, tender ground pork and beef, and a touch of earthy richness from finely chopped chicken livers. A medley of aromatic vegetables—onion, green bell pepper, and celery—combine with garlic and a blend of Cajun spices, creating a flavorful dish that is both hearty and satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, this dirty rice is ideal as a spicy side or a main dish that's packed with protein and spice. Ready in just under an hour, this easy yet restaurant-worthy dish will transport your taste buds straight to Louisiana! Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or any occasion where bold flavors shine.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups long-grain white rice
• 3 cups water or chicken broth
• 0.5 pound ground pork
• 0.5 pound ground beef
• 0.25 pound chicken livers
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 1.5 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 stalks green onions, sliced
• 0 to taste salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium pot, bring the water or chicken broth to a boil. Add the rice, stir, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Fluff the rice and set it aside.

Step 3

In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the ground pork and ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon.

Step 5

Finely chop the chicken livers and add them to the skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 7

Stir in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, ground black pepper, and the bay leaf. Mix well to coat the meat and vegetables with the spices.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to medium and add the cooked rice to the skillet. Stir everything together until the rice is fully incorporated and warmed through.

Step 9

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Remove the bay leaf and discard.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and sliced green onions before serving.

Step 11

Serve the dirty rice hot as a side dish or as a main course. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2410.3 grams (2410.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2266

Total Fat 136.20g	175%
Saturated Fat 44.10g	221%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.20g
Cholesterol 712mg	237%
Sodium 7286mg	317%
Total Carbohydrate 134.50g	49%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 20.30g
Protein 126.60g	253%

Vitamin D 45IU	227%
Calcium 414mg	32%
Iron 19mg	107%
Potassium 2672mg	57%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.0%

Protein: 22.3%

Carbs: 23.7%