Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 cup (7 ounces; 200g) uncooked long-grain white rice; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable or other neutral oil, divided; 1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces; 70g) finely diced yellow onion (about half an 8-ounce/225g onion); 1/4 cup (1 1/2 ounces; 45g) finely diced green bell pepper (about one quarter of an 8-ounce/225g pepper); 1/4 cup (1 1/4 ounces; 35g) finely diced celery (about 1 large rib); 2 medium cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 pound (225g) ground pork, beef, or spicy breakfast sausage (if using sausage, remove casings); 1 pound (450g) mixed chicken giblets, such as liver, gizzard, and hearts; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon ground dried sage; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

55m

This savory Dirty Rice recipe combines long-grain white rice with a flavorful mix of ground meat, chicken giblets, and aromatic vegetables, seasoned with spices like paprika, sage, and cayenne pepper. Satisfying and delicious, it's a classic Cajun dish that's perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.