Description
This flavorful Dirty Rice combines savory ground beef, spicy sausage, and succulent shrimp, all cooked with bell peppers, onions, and a blend of delicious seasonings. A one-pan wonder that brings Southern flavors to your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 ½ cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
- 1 tsp seafood seasoning
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 tbsp oregano
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp pepper, salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp:
Season shrimp with seafood seasoning, then cook in 2 tbsp oil for 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside. - Brown the Meats:
In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp oil, then brown the ground beef and sausage. - Add Vegetables:
Add chopped onions, peppers, and garlic to the skillet. - Stir in Seasonings:
Stir in the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, cayenne, and salt to taste. - Thicken the Mixture:
Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir. - Simmer with Broth:
Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Add Rice and Shrimp:
Stir in the cooked rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the cooked shrimp back into the mixture, stir well, and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish can be made spicier by increasing the cayenne pepper or chili powder.
- If you prefer a more “dirty” rice texture, use day-old rice for better results.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (¼ of the recipe)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg