Dirty Rice
Dirty Rice, a classic Southern dish, combines chicken giblets, ground beef, sausage, and vegetables with rice for a flavorful, hearty meal. The meats and seasonings create its signature dark color and rich taste. Adapt the recipe to your preferences and serve as a main course or side dish.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 481kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken giblets we use all gizzards
- 8 cups chicken broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons bacon fat
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 large bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 5 cups jasmine rice or 6 cups long grain rice
- Salt to taste
- Hot sauce to taste
Instructions
- Add the chicken broth to a pot and bring it to a boil.8 cups chicken broth or stock
- Add the chicken giblets, cover, reduce the heat and simmer until they are tender. Gizzards will take 30 to 45 minutes, chicken livers will take about 15 minutes.1 pound chicken giblets
- Remove the giblets from the broth and set aside to cool. Reserve the giblet broth, you’ll be using it later.
- Add the bacon fat to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat until it is melted.2 tablespoons bacon fat
- Add the onions, celery, bell peppers, and green onions, cook, stirring frequently until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1 large bell pepper, 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Add the garlic and parsley, cook for another 2 minutes.1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Add the ground beef and pork, and cook, breaking it up while cooking, until done.1/2 pound ground beef, 1/2 pound ground breakfast sausage
- Add the minced giblets, reserved giblet broth, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings, and hot sauce if using, stir to combine and bring to a boil.3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning, Salt to taste, Hot sauce to taste
- Add the rice, cover, and reduce to a simmer and continue simmering without lifting the lid for 15 to 20 minutes.5 cups jasmine rice
- Remove from the heat and allow to continue to sit covered for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir, and serve with hot sauce for those who want more heat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 481kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 4262IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 4mg
