Mama'S Dirty Rice

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Cajun

Mama's Dirty Rice is a flavorful, hearty dish combining seasoned ground meats with vegetables and rice, perfect for comforting family dinners or casual gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 lb. ground pork
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 2 medium bell peppers, chopped
  • 4 green onion tops
  • 2 ribs celery, chopped
  • 2 cups beef broth

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef and ground pork in a large skillet or pot.
  2. Add chopped onions, bell peppers, green onion tops, and chopped celery to the meat.
  3. Pour in the beef broth and bring to a simmer.
  4. Simmer for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, ensuring the mixture does not dry out.
  5. Stir in cooked rice when ready to serve.
  6. Optional: Freeze leftover meat mixture for later use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

211 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.5g 23% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 14g 5% DV
Fiber 1.9g 7% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 336mg 15% DV
Potassium 366.5mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 33.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 41.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 7.3mg 8% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 48.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.7mg 9% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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