One Pot Dirty Rice (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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5 tablespoons butter
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½ medium yellow onion, diced
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3 celery stalks, diced
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2 bell peppers, diced (any color)
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1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend)
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1 pound ground pork sausage
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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½ teaspoon paprika
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Salt and black pepper to taste
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2 cups instant rice (like Minute Rice)
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2 cups chicken broth
# Instructions:
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter. Add diced onion, celery, and bell peppers. Sauté for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and the onions become translucent.
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Add ground beef and pork sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Cook for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until no pink remains and the meat is fully browned. Drain off any excess grease.
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Sprinkle the meat and vegetable mixture with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly throughout.
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Stir in the instant rice and chicken broth, making sure everything is well combined. The rice should be evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
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Cover the skillet with a lid and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all the broth has been absorbed and the rice is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 2-3 minutes to allow any remaining liquid to be absorbed. Fluff with a fork before serving hot.
# Notes:
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The 'holy trinity' of onions, celery, and bell peppers is essential for authentic dirty rice
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Use instant rice for the best texture in this one-pot method
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Don't skip draining the grease - it prevents the rice from being too oily
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Adjust the Cajun seasoning to your heat preference
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This tastes even better the next day as leftovers