This Cajun dirty rice with smoked sausage is a bold and hearty one-pot meal, featuring savory rice cooked with sausage, ground meat, and Cajun spices — a true Southern comfort classic.
12 oz smoked sausage, sliced
½ lb ground beef or pork
1 small onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1½ cups long grain white rice
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
3 cups chicken broth
1 bay leaf (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: green onions, parsley
Brown sliced sausage in a large skillet. Remove and set aside.
Cook ground meat until browned. Add onion, pepper, celery, and cook 5–7 minutes.
Stir in garlic, rice, seasoning, and bay leaf. Toast 2–3 minutes.
Return sausage to pot, add broth, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 18–20 minutes.
Let rest 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, garnish, and serve.
Use andouille for spice, or kielbasa for milder taste. Add chicken liver for traditional dirty rice. Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.