Best 2 Easy Dirty Rice Recipes

"Easy dirty rice" is a must-try dish that combines the flavors of Cajun and Creole cuisine. It is a flavorful and versatile side dish that pairs well with many main courses. The secret to making this dish is using the "holy trinity" of vegetables: onions, bell peppers, and celery. These vegetables are cooked until softened and then combined with cooked rice, ground meat, and a variety of seasonings. The result is a delicious and satisfying dish that can be easily prepared in about 30 minutes.

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EASY DIRTY RICE WITH CAJUN SPICED GRAVY

Easy Dirty Rice with Cajun Spiced Gravy image

This recipe is so easy and absolutely perfect for the Pampered Chef rice cooker. Just put all of the ingredients in the rice cooker, put it in the microwave and set the timer and forget it. Then, just stir up the gravy and you have a wonderful cajun themed side dish that goes great with most any cajun style meat dish. I hope...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3 c chicken broth
1 c white rice
1/2 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 lb andouille sausage or smoked sausage, coarsely chopped
1 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
olive oil
pampered chef rice cooker
CAJUN SPICED GRAVY
1 1/2 c chicken broth
1/2 c milk or half and half
1/2 c butter (use real butter, do not subsitute oleo)
1/4 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp tony chachere's creole seasoning
generous sprinkling of cajun seasoning and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Heat olive oil in heavy skillet. When olive oil is hot, add onions and andouille sausage. Saute until onions are transparent and sausage is browned. Set aside.
2. In Pampered Chef rice cooker, add chicken broth. Stir in rice and seasonings. Add onions and sausage, stir well. Place cover on rice cooker and microwave on high for 20 minutes.
3. Remove cooker from microwave and remove cover. Add a small amount of butter, if desired and fluff with fork, making sure all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. You may cover and return to microwave for about 5 more minutes if necessary. Serve with Cajun Spiced Gravy (directions to follow).
4. CAJUN SPICED GRAVY: Melt butter in heavy saucepan. When butter is melted, whisk in flour until well blended. Combine broth, milk and seasonings and slowly whisk into butter mixture. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stirring constantly and cook until thickened. If gravy seems too thin, mix about a tablespoon of flour with a little milk to make a thin paste and whisk in a little at a time until desired thickness is reached. If mixture seems too thick, you may add a little more milk. Remove from heat and transfer to serving dish to serve with dirty rice.
5. SPECIAL NOTE: This rice dish can be made on top of the stove in a heavy saucepan, but reduce the broth from three cups to two cups. In my experience, the Pampered Chef cooker requires more liquid than the stove top.

EASY DIRTY RICE RECIPE - (4.6/5)

EASY DIRTY RICE Recipe - (4.6/5) image

Provided by á-2225

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 cups cooked rice
1 pound uncooked sausage or ground beef. (can do 1/2 and 1/2)
1 1/4 Tbsp Creole Seasoning
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
2 Tablespoons minced garlic
2 Tablespoons dried parsley

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meat with the onions, peppers, garlic, and parsley. Add Creole Seasoning and stir. Stir in the rice and continue cooking over medium heat for 2 minutes. Make sure the rice is incorporated well with the meat and vegetable mixture.

Tips:

Use leftover rice: Dirty rice is a great way to use up leftover rice. If you don't have any leftover rice, you can cook rice ahead of time and let it cool completely before using it.
Choose the right sausage: The type of sausage you use will affect the flavor of your dirty rice. Andouille sausage is a popular choice, but you can also use kielbasa or smoked sausage.
Don't overcrowd the pot: When browning the sausage and vegetables, don't overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the food from cooking evenly.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot: A heavy-bottomed pot will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the rice from burning.
Cook the rice until it is tender: The rice should be cooked until it is tender, but not mushy. This will usually take about 20 minutes.
Serve immediately: Dirty rice is best served immediately. If you need to make it ahead of time, you can reheat it in a microwave or oven.

Conclusion:

Dirty rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients. It's a great way to use up leftover rice, and it's also a perfect dish for a potluck or party. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, dirty rice is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.