Dirty Rice
A classic Southern dish featuring seasoned rice cooked with ground meat, onions, and spices, creating a flavorful and hearty one-pot meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork or chicken (or a mix)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in the ground meat and cook until browned and no longer pink, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Sprinkle in the paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne (if using), salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and coat the meat and vegetables.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to toast the grains for about 1–2 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat, fluff the rice with a fork, stir in the parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve hot as a main dish or alongside grilled meats and vegetables.