Cajun Dirty Rice (Karl Zerangue) Recipe

Name: Cajun Dirty Rice (Karl Zerangue) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Grnd pork; 1 lb Grnd beef; 1 lrg Bell pepper; 1 med Onion; 5 x -(up to); 6 x Cloves garlic, peeled; 1 x -(up to); 2 x Fresh, green cayenne peppers (if available); 1 tsp Salt (use to own taste); 1 tsp Red pepper (use to own taste & balance with fresh pepper above); 2 can Mushroom steak sauce (not soup, usual brand I find here is Dawn's 1 can = about 4-6 ounce.); 3 x -(up to); 4 c. Cooked rice ( not real sure about this amount)

Servings: persons

1 lb Grnd pork
1 lb Grnd beef
1 lrg Bell pepper
1 med Onion
5 x -(up to)
6 x Cloves garlic, peeled
1 x -(up to)
2 x Fresh, green cayenne peppers (if available)
1 tsp Salt (use to own taste)
1 tsp Red pepper (use to own taste & balance with fresh pepper above)
2 can Mushroom steak sauce (not soup, usual brand I find here is Dawn's 1 can = about 4-6 ounce.)
3 x -(up to)
4 c. Cooked rice ( not real sure about this amount)

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["Various recipes for this popular dish include lots of different ingredients, such as chicken liver, sausage, endouille, etc.", "But my Mom's recipe is of course my favorite and quite simple.", "The following is a close estimate (since no one has ever written down the actual amounts of any ingredients - till now!", "):The Dressing Mix: Pan fry the grnd meat well till all of the meat is well done.", "Put bell pepper, onion and garlic into food processor and ""nearly"" liquify it, then add in this to the meat.", "The pepper/onion/garlic should sizzle as you stir it well into the meat.", "When the sizzling fades, add in the mushroom steak sauce and a little water and allow the entire dressing mix to simmer for at least a half hour.", "Dirty Rice: Cooked rice can be added to this mix and thoroughly stirred.", "The more rice you add in, the drier and ""whiter"" the resulting dressing will be.", "Adding the right amount of rice will result in a dress which is moist with the rice appearing very brown (""dirty"").", "Cornbread Dressing: Substitute crumbed cornbread for cooked rice.", "Save some for later: Freeze the dressing mix, i.e., before adding rice/cornbread, separately.", "When needed, defrost the mix by heating it and add in the rice or possibly cornbread."]

1723

kcal

Calories

Fat

252

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Grnd pork, 1 lb Grnd beef, 1 lrg Bell pepper, 1 med Onion, and more.

Yes, Cajun Dirty Rice (Karl Zerangue) Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!