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Savory Louisiana rice dressing with ground meats and the holy trinity of vegetables.

Louisiana Rice Dressing

A cozy, filling dish that's perfect for holiday meals or casual nights, featuring flavorful rice with a savory blend of meat and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked long grain rice Day old rice works best
  • 1 pound ground pork or breakfast sausage Alternatively, mix with ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon oil or butter Only if your meat is lean
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 to 3 cups chicken broth Start with 2, add more if needed
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning Go easy if it's salty
  • Salt and black pepper To taste
  • 2 to 3 stalks green onions, sliced For stirring in at the end
  • Chopped parsley Optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your rice first. If you already have cooked rice, perfect. If not, cook 1 cup dry long grain rice and cool it a bit. Slightly dry rice mixes better.
  2. Brown the meat. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook your ground pork or sausage until it is browned and cooked through. Break it up as you go.
  3. Add the holy trinity. Toss in onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  4. Season it. Add Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and a small pinch of salt. Go light because sausage and Cajun blends can be salty.
  5. Add rice and broth. Stir in cooked rice, pour in about 2 cups broth, and stir. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. If it looks dry, add more broth a splash at a time.
  6. Finish and taste. Stir in green onions, parsley, and a few shakes of hot sauce if desired. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  7. Optional bake: For a more 'set' dressing, spoon into a greased baking dish, add a few tablespoons broth over the top, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes. Uncover for the last 5 minutes.

Notes

This dish is very forgiving and can be personalized easily. Serve with a simple dessert like berry trifle.