How to Make Mimi's Louisiana Dirty Rice - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to traditional Southern cuisine, there are few dishes as iconic and beloved as dirty rice. This classic Cajun dish is a flavorful and hearty combination of ground meat, onions, bell peppers, and seasonings, all mixed with rice to create a delicious and satisfying meal. And when it comes to making dirty rice, Mimi's Louisiana Dirty Rice recipe is the gold standard.

Mimi's Louisiana Dirty Rice is a dish that has been passed down through generations in her family, and it's a re...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound bulk pork sausage
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 4 ½ cups cooked rice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add beef and sausage; cook and stir, breaking into small pieces, until they begin to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Continue to cook and stir until meat is fully browned, 3 to 4 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce, black pepper, paprika, oregano, Cajun seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Stir in broth and bay leaves. Let simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Fold in rice, 1 cup at a time, until fully coated. Mix in parsley. Simmer for 6 to 8 more minutes. Discard bay leaves and serve.
  • Nutrition

    534 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 83mg
    • Sodium: 1318mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 38mg
    • Calcium: 76mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 603mg