Louisiana Dirty Rice Southern (Printer-Friendly)

A Southern classic, blending meats, Holy Trinity veggies, and spices into a flavor-packed dish for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 pound ground beef, 80% lean
02 - 1/2 pound ground pork or pork sausage
03 - 4 ounces chicken livers, finely chopped (optional)

→ Vegetables

04 - 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
06 - 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
07 - 3 garlic cloves, minced

→ Grain

08 - 2 cups long-grain white rice, uncooked

→ Liquids

09 - 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

→ Herbs and Spices

10 - 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil, such as canola
11 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
14 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
15 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garnish

16 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Cook the long-grain white rice according to package instructions. Fluff with a fork and set aside to cool slightly to maintain individual grains.
02 - In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, ground pork or sausage, and chicken livers if using. Break the meat apart and cook until evenly browned, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Reduce heat to medium. Stir in onion, green bell pepper, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté for 7 minutes until vegetables are softened and aromatic, scraping the skillet to deglaze and incorporate any browned bits.
04 - Sprinkle in smoked paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir for 1 minute, allowing the spices to toast and evenly coat the meat and vegetables.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom to capture all flavor. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld and the mixture thicken slightly.
06 - Gently fold in the cooked rice, ensuring each grain is thoroughly coated and incorporated. Keep the heat low and cook for 5 minutes so the rice absorbs the flavors.
07 - Remove from heat and scatter the chopped fresh parsley over the surface. Serve immediately while hot.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - For the fluffiest texture, cook and cool rice separately before mixing with the meat.
02 - Dirty rice freezes well—portion into containers and reheat gently with a splash of broth.
03 - Use high-quality sausage for deeper flavor, and adjust cayenne to suit your preferred spice level.

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