Cajun Style Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Cajun Style Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 large onion, diced; 1 bell pepper, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup; 1/2 cup chopped green onion; 1/2 cup minced parsley; 4 cups cooked rice; 1 mirliton, parboiled and diced (also called chayote squash, optional ingredient)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 large onion, diced
1 bell pepper, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup minced parsley
4 cups cooked rice
1 mirliton, parboiled and diced (also called chayote squash, optional ingredient)

1
Spray a large non-stick pan with vegetable oil spray.
2
Brown meat in pan along with diced onion, pepper, celery and garlic.
3
Drain fat and season with cayenne pepper, onion and garlic salt.
4
Add water and simmer for about 20- 30 minutes, until the vegetables are cooked down. (You may need to add a little water during the simmer time to keep from sticking.)
5
Add Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, cream of mushroom soup and mirliton.
6
Simmer for 15 minutes.
7
Add cooked rice, stir gently, until all rice is moistened.
8
Add mirliton (optional).
9
Top with green onion and parsley, stir lightly and serve.

1460

kcal

Calories

Fat

176

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, 1 large onion, diced, 1 bell pepper, diced, 4 stalks celery, diced, and more.

Yes, Cajun Style Dirty Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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!

Cajun Style Dirty Rice

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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