Description
A flavorful and easy recipe for Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice, combining ground beef, sausage, shrimp, and a medley of spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Season the shrimp with seafood seasoning. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet. Brown the ground beef and sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Once browned, add the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if desired). Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir well to combine.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice levels to match your taste preference.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Leftover rice works best for this recipe, as it holds up better when cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg