Dirty Rice Recipe

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; Kosher salt and black pepper; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 2-inch cubes; 1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage; 1/4 pound leftover ham, cut in strips or cubes (about 1 cup); 1/4 pound leftover meat of any kind, shredded or diced (about 1 cup); 1/2 pound chicken livers, pureed in a food processor; 3 cups chicken broth or stock (to make your own, see page 168); 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 cups parboiled long-grain rice (preferably Uncle Bens)

Servings: persons

1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut in 2-inch cubes
1 pound bulk sweet Italian sausage
1/4 pound leftover ham, cut in strips or cubes (about 1 cup)
1/4 pound leftover meat of any kind, shredded or diced (about 1 cup)
1/2 pound chicken livers, pureed in a food processor
3 cups chicken broth or stock (to make your own, see page 168)
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 cups parboiled long-grain rice (preferably Uncle Bens)

1
Set a Dutch oven on the burner.
2
Pour in the oil and get it nice and hot over medium-high heat.
3
Toss in the onions, green peppers, and jalapenos.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Cook til tinged with brown; then add the garlic and cook 1 minute more.
6
Toss in the cubed chicken and cook, stirring, til the pieces are coated with the veggies.
7
Crumble in the sausage and keep cooking and stirring til it loses its pink color.
8
Toss in the remaining meats and the liver puree.
9
Douse the meats with the broth and add the cayenne, cumin, oregano, and bay leaf.
10
Stir in the rice and bring it all to a boil.
11
Cover and turn the heat down low.
12
Cook for 20 minutes without stirring.
13
Pull the pot off the stove and remove the bay leaf.
14
Now give it a stir and its ready to serve.

1057

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green pepper, 1 or 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, 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!

Dirty Rice

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Variations & substitutions

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