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A large pan with a tomatoey coloured rice, with peppers and meat topped with jalapeños and mixed with a wooden spoon on a blue background.
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One-Pan Cajun Dirty Rice Recipe

Skip the takeout! Make this easy Cajun Dirty Rice recipe in just 30 minutes. Savory, bold, and made entirely in one pan for fast cleanup.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time34 minutes
Course: mains
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 5
Calories: 594kcal
Author: Mimi Harrison
Cost: £1.70

Ingredients

  • 500 g pork mince (£2.50)
  • 350 g rice, thoroughly rinsed (£0.52)
  • 2 peppers, red and green (£0.59x2)=(£1.18)
  • 1 white onion, finely diced (£0.15)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped (£0.40)
  • 2 tbsp Jalapenos, sliced (£1.25)
  • Optional cheddar cheese to serve

Cupboard Essentials

  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • 850 ml beef stock
  • Salt & Pepper
Metric - US Standard

Instructions

  • Preheat a large non-stick frying pan with 1 tbsp oil over high heat. Add the mince, break apart roughly, and brown for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • Next, break the mince apart properly, stir, and add the onion. Cook for 5 more minutes, reducing the heat to medium/low then add the garlic, tomato puree, Cajun seasoning and peppers to cook for a further 2 minutes.
  • Now add the rinsed rice and chicken stock and stir together. Place a lid on the pan and simmer on a low heat for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the rice isn’t sticking. Add additional stock if the mixture becomes dry and ensure the rice has cooked through.
  • When ready, check for seasoning and add salt and pepper if necessary. Top with jalapeno slices and sprinkle a sprinkle of fresh chives (or coriander if you prefer).

Notes

  • Customise the heat: skip jalapeños and use less Cajun seasoning for mild; add more jalapeños, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne for a fiery kick.
  • Brown the pork mince first to enhance flavour and avoid large chunks.

Nutrition

Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 22g