Shrimp Dirty Rice

A hearty, flavor-packed jambalaya-style dish with seasoned meats, tender shrimp, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a family dinner or gatherings!

⏱️ Servings & Timing

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time: 35 minutes

• Total Time: 50 minutes

• Yield: 6 servings

🥘 Dietary Notes

• High-Protein

• Family-Friendly

• Adjustable for Low-Spice

🛒 Ingredients

• ½ lb ground beef

• ½ lb ground pork sausage

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• 3 cups cooked white rice (day-old works best)

• 1½ cups chicken broth (or 1 tsp Better Than Bouillon + water)

• 1 cup onion & bell pepper mix, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)

• 1½ tsp seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)

• 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)

• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

🔪 Instructions

1️⃣ Season & Sauté Shrimp:

• Toss shrimp with seafood seasoning.

• Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high. Cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and curled. Remove and set aside.

2️⃣ Brown the Meats:

• In the same pan, add remaining oil. Cook beef and sausage, breaking into crumbles, until lightly browned (5–6 minutes).

3️⃣ Sauté Veggies & Aromatics:

• Add onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Cook until softened (3–4 minutes) and meat is fully done.

4️⃣ Add Spices & Thicken:

• Stir in oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cayenne.

• Sprinkle flour over mixture; stir to coat. Gradually pour in broth, stirring to combine. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Combine Rice & Shrimp:

• Fold in cooked rice and simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.

• Return shrimp to the pan; stir gently until heated through (2–3 minutes).

6️⃣ Serve:

• Garnish with chopped parsley, green onions, or hot sauce if desired. Enjoy warm!