Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

0/16 checked
6
servings
0.5 cup

butter

melted

1 cup

onion

diced fine

0.5 cup

green onion

chopped

0.5 cup

celery

diced fine

0.5 cup

green bell pepper

diced fine

0.33 cup

flat leaf parsley

chopped fine

0.5 lb

ground beef

lean

0.5 lb

ground pork

0.25 lb

chicken liver

chopped well

0.25 lb

chicken gizzard

cooked tender and chopped well

0.75 cup

chicken stock

1 tbsp

louisiana hot sauce

to taste

2 tsp

Kitchen Bouquet

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

6 cup

cooked rice

Step 1
~6 min

Melt butter in a large skillet until it begins to brown.

Step 2
~6 min

Add diced onion, green onion, celery, and green bell pepper to the skillet and cook until slightly wilted.

Step 3
~6 min

Increase the heat and add ground beef, ground pork, chopped chicken liver, and chopped chicken gizzard to the skillet.

Step 4
~6 min

Cook the meat mixture until browned completely.

Step 5
~6 min

Add chicken stock, Louisiana hot sauce, and Kitchen Bouquet to the skillet.

Step 6
~6 min

Season generously with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~6 min

Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the mixture is tender.

Step 8
~6 min

Strain the mixture, reserving the liquid.

Step 9
~6 min

Gently fold the meat and vegetable mixture into the cooked rice until thoroughly blended.

Step 10
~6 min

Add the reserved liquid to moisten the rice to the desired consistency.

Step 11
~6 min

Let the dirty rice sit for at least 1 hour, or preferably overnight, for the flavors to meld.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your liking.

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled chicken or fish.

Serve as a main course topped with a fried egg.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Fried Fish
Cornbread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Louisiana, USA

Cultural Significance

Traditional Cajun/Creole dish, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Christmas

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Family Dinner
Potluck

Popularity Score

75/100

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