CAJUN DIRTY RICE

Prep time 
15 mins 

Cook time 
30 mins 

Total time 
45 mins 

Dirty rice gets its name from the rich, brown color that comes from cooking rice with seasoned meat and the holy trinity. It’s bold, savory, and one of the most iconic Cajun sides there is. 

Recipe by: George Graham 
Serves: 6 

Ingredients 

• 2 cups cooked white rice  
• 1/2 pound ground pork or ground beef  
• 1/2 pound chicken livers, finely chopped (optional but traditional)  
• 1/2 cup diced onion  
• 1/2 cup diced celery  
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper  
• 3 cloves garlic, minced  
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning  
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper  
• 1/2 teaspoon salt  
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)  
• 1/2 cup chicken stock  
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions  

Instructions 

1. Cook the meat 
   In a large skillet, cook ground meat over medium heat until browned. Add chopped chicken livers and cook 3–4 minutes until fully cooked.  
2. Add the trinity 
   Stir in onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook 5–6 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.  
3. Season it up 
   Add Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir well.  
4. Add rice and stock 
   Stir in cooked rice and pour in chicken stock. Mix thoroughly and let cook 5–7 minutes so everything blends together.  
5. Finish 
   Stir in green onions and remove from heat.  
6. Serve 
   Serve hot alongside fish, duck, or anything coming off the grill.