Shrimp Dirty Rice
This shrimp dirty rice is a flavor-packed Southern classic featuring tender shrimp, spiced ground beef, sautéed bell peppers, and fluffy rice, all simmered together in a bold blend of Cajun seasonings for a comforting, one-skillet meal that's bursting with down-home goodness.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 pound Ground Pork Sausage
- 10–12 shrimp (clean and remove the tail)
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
- 2 cups Chicken Broth
- ½ cup Onions chopped
- ½ cup Red Bell Peppers
- ½ cup Yellow Bell Peppers
- 3 teaspoons Chopped Garlic
- ½ tablespoon + ½ tablespoon Canola Oil
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Thyme
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: Lightly season the shrimp with seafood seasoning and set aside.
- Cook the Shrimp:In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of canola oil.Add the shrimp and cook for 2–3 minutes per side, until they turn pink.Remove shrimp from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Meats:In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.Add the hamburger meat and ground pork sausage. Cook until the meat begins to brown.
- Add Vegetables:Stir in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic.Cook everything together until the meat is fully browned and the vegetables are tender.
- Season the Mixture:Add the oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. Stir well to combine all the seasonings evenly.
- Make the Gravy Base:Sprinkle ¼ cup of flour over the mixture. Stir to coat the ingredients.Slowly pour in the 2 cups of broth, stirring constantly.Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the Rice:Stir in the 4 cups of cooked rice. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- Finish with Shrimp:Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Mix gently to combine with the rice and meat.Cook until everything is heated through and well combined.
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Recipe Tips
For maximum flavor, brown the ground beef until it forms a deep, caramelized crust before adding the vegetables, this builds a rich base. Then Sautee the shrimp in Cajun butter and folding them in at the end to keep them tender and juicy.
