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slow-cooker cajun dirty rice

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Recipe by
Tammy Raynes
@Tammy_Raynes
Natchitoches, LA

A common mistake in cooking rice from scratch is to add too much liquid, which can make it gummy. There's not a lot of liquid in this recipe to start with, but the tomatoes and vegetables produce just enough to steam the rice. Serve this with a hot pone of cornbread for a quick delicious meal.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 2 Hr 10 Min
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For slow-cooker cajun dirty rice

  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 lb
    ground pork sausage
  • 2 tsp
    cajun seasoning
  • 2
    (8-oz) containers refrigerated prechopped clelery, onion, and bell pepper mix
  • 2 c
    uncooked minute rice
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1 can
    (10-oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
  • 1 c
    chicken broth

How To Make slow-cooker cajun dirty rice

  • 1
    Brown first 3 ingredients in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring often, for 8 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink. Transfer meat mixture to a 5 quart slow cooker, using a slotted spoon.
  • 2
    Stir in celery mix and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
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