Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice (Print-Friendly Version)

Hearty one-pot Cajun dish with shrimp, sausage, beef, and seasoned rice. Big flavor, simple steps.

# Ingredients:

→ Proteins

01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1 pound ground sausage
03 - 10-12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined

→ Rice and Vegetables

04 - 4 cups cooked rice
05 - 2 cups chicken broth
06 - 1.5 cups chopped onions and bell peppers
07 - 3 teaspoons minced garlic
08 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided

→ Seasonings and Spices

09 - 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
10 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
11 - 1 tablespoon dried oregano
12 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1 tablespoon garlic powder
14 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
15 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
17 - Salt to taste
18 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Season shrimp with seafood seasoning. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
02 - Add remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add ground beef and ground sausage, cooking until browned and crumbled, about 6-8 minutes.
03 - Add chopped onions, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the meat mixture. Cook 5 minutes until vegetables soften and release aroma.
04 - Stir in oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and optional cayenne. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir well to coat evenly.
05 - Pour in chicken broth and stir to combine. Let simmer 5-7 minutes until mixture thickens slightly.
06 - Add cooked rice and stir thoroughly to combine flavors. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
07 - Gently fold in cooked shrimp and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.

# Notes & Tips:

01 - Use day-old rice to maintain texture and prevent mushiness.
02 - Do not overcook shrimp; add at the end to retain tenderness.
03 - Allow vegetables to soften completely for authentic flavor.
04 - Adjust cayenne pepper to preferred spice level.

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