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Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Bold, comforting, and full of Cajun flavor, this pressure cooker dirty rice is a one-pot wonder. Combining ground pork, beef, fragrant vegetables, herbs and spices with perfectly cooked rice, it’s a comforting and quick weeknight meal packed with taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil for a nice fat base with flavor
  • 0.5 pound ground pork adds richness
  • 0.5 pound ground beef classic savory punch
  • 0.5 medium yellow onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1.5-2 teaspoons salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups long grain white rice
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Herbs de Provence or Italian herb blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon chili powder for Cajun kick
  • 1 handful curly parsley finely chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in pressure cooker pot on medium until hot but not smoking.
  • Add ground pork and ground beef; brown well, breaking it up into crumbles.
  • Add diced onion, red and green bell peppers, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes more.
  • Add in rice, beef broth, herbs, and chili powder. Stir to combine without overmixing.
  • Lock lid, set valve to sealing, cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
  • Naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  • Fluff rice with fork, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For spicier flavor, add red pepper flakes or hot sauce. Use Andouille sausage as a meat swap for a smokier taste. Keeps in fridge 3–4 days or freeze for up to 5 months.