Name: Shrimp Sausage Dirty Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef – Adds that rich, beefy base; 1 lb ground sausage – Choose spicy for a kick, or mild if you prefer; 10–12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined – Seasoned to perfection and seared for that golden edge; 4 cups cooked rice – Preferably day-old rice for best texture; 2 cups chicken broth – Helps loosen the mixture and build flavor; 1½ cups chopped onions and bell peppers – A classic Southern “holy trinity” base; 3 tsp minced garlic – Flavor booster; 3 tbsp vegetable oil – For searing and sautéing; 1 tsp seafood seasoning – For that shrimp punch; ¼ cup flour – Helps thicken up the broth; 1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme – Earthy depth; 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder – Bold aromatics; 1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp black pepper – Smoky heat; Salt to taste; Pinch of cayenne (optional) – Only if you love it hot

Ingredients

🦐 Proteins:

1 lb ground beef – Adds that rich, beefy base
1 lb ground sausage – Choose spicy for a kick, or mild if you prefer
10–12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined – Seasoned to perfection and seared for that golden edge

🍚 Rice & Veggies:

4 cups cooked rice – Preferably day-old rice for best texture
2 cups chicken broth – Helps loosen the mixture and build flavor
1½ cups chopped onions and bell peppers – A classic Southern “holy trinity” base
3 tsp minced garlic – Flavor booster
3 tbsp vegetable oil – For searing and sautéing

🧂 Seasoning:

1 tsp seafood seasoning – For that shrimp punch
¼ cup flour – Helps thicken up the broth
1 tbsp oregano, 1 tsp thyme – Earthy depth
1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder – Bold aromatics
1 tsp chili powder, ½ tsp black pepper – Smoky heat
Salt to taste
Pinch of cayenne (optional) – Only if you love it hot

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Shrimp

Season shrimp with seafood seasoning.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp oil over medium-high.
Sear shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until just cooked and golden.
Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Brown the Meats

Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet.
Add ground beef and sausage. Cook 6–8 minutes, breaking up meat, until browned and cooked through.

Step 3: Build the Base

Stir in chopped onions, bell peppers, and garlic.
Sauté 5 minutes until softened and aromatic.

Step 4: Spice & Simmer

Sprinkle in all the seasoning and flour. Stir well until flour coats the meat and veggies.
Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring. Simmer 5–7 minutes, allowing mixture to thicken slightly.

Step 5: Fold in Rice & Shrimp

Stir in cooked rice, breaking up any clumps. Simmer 5 more minutes.
Fold in the shrimp and cook just long enough to warm through.

Step 6: Serve Hot

Garnish with extra herbs, green onions, or even a squeeze of lemon or hot sauce if desired.
Serve piping hot with cornbread or on its own.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 generous portions
Calories: 520 per serving
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 28g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 32g