Easy Louisiana Dirty Rice Recipe

Published Dec 1, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image Credit: TheCooknShare via YouTube

This flavorful and hearty fried rice by TheCooknShare on YouTube is the perfect dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! This one-pot dish is packed with flavors and nutrients and will leave you wanting more than just one serving.

You can pair this Louisiana dirty fried rice with your favorite dish on the side and guarantee it will become even more delicious. This is also a pretty simple recipe to prepare which makes it perfect for beginner cooks, too! Learn how now and give it a try.

Ingredients for Louisiana Dirty Rice:

4 Italian sausages, cut into bite-sized chunks
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 pound of medium ground beef
½ onion, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, chopped
1 tsp of salt
1½ tsp of ground black pepper, or to taste
1½ tsp of Italian seasoning
1 tbsp of smoked paprika
¾ tsp of cayenne pepper
3 cups of long-grain rice, cooked

How to Make Lousiana Dirty Rice:

Ingredients for Louisiana Dirty Rice — Image Credit: TheCooknShare via YouTube

Step 1

Place a pan on a stove over medium-high heat, then add some oil, and heat it before adding the sausage. Toss and fry them until cooked through, then add the ground beef, and continue cooking them until nice and brown.

Step 2

Drain off the excess grease, then move the sausage and beef to one side, and add the onion and garlic to the empty side. Saute them until fragrant, then add the bell pepper, and keep cooking until translucent and softened.

Step 3

Season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, then give them a good mix, and add in half of the rice. Mix them to combine, then add the paprika and cayenne pepper, and add more black pepper if preferred. Toss until combined, then add the remaining rice, and mix them once more. Serve and enjoy!