Cajun Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice
Cajun Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice is a bold, flavorful mix of seasoned beef, spicy sausage, tender shrimp, veggies, and rice simmered together for a hearty, one-pan family meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10 –12 large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1½ cups chopped onions and bell peppers
- 3 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil divided
- 1 tsp seafood seasoning
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- Season shrimp with seafood seasoning. Sauté in 2 tbsp oil over medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp oil, ground beef, and sausage. Cook over medium heat for 6–8 minutes, breaking into crumbles.
- Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in all spices and sprinkle flour evenly. Mix until well coated.
- Pour in broth, simmer 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked rice and stir. Simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Fold in shrimp, cook 1–2 minutes until heated through. Serve hot.