Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

6 servings
This delicious and comforting cajun side dish is not only quick and easy to make in your pressure cooker but it is chock full of the flavors of New Orleans!

Ingredients

  • ground pork sausage
    1 lb
  • ground beef
    1 lb
  • yellow onion

    diced

    1 large
  • celery

    diced

    2 stalk
  • green bell pepper

    s

    1
  • jalapeno pepper

    s

    1
  • garlic

    minced

    4 clove
  • Better than Bouillon

    Roasted Beef flavor

    1 ½ tbsp
  • creole seasoning
    1 ½ tbsp
  • ground black pepper
    1 tsp
  • unsalted chicken stock
    2 c
  • long grain white rice

    rinsed until water runs clear

    2 c
  • bay leaves
    2
  • green onion

    s

    2

Directions

Prepare the ground pork & ground beef

  1. 1

    Set to Sauté: Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté', use the 'Adjust' button to set the heat level to 'More', and allow the pot to heat up.

  2. 2

    Cook the Ground Pork & Beef: As soon as the digital display reads 'Hot', add the ground pork to the pot and separate it into small pieces using a large spatula or spoon. Next, add the ground beef and cook both the pork and beef together, breaking them apart into smaller and smaller pieces as they cook. Continue until they are cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Veggies, Herbs & Spices: Add the onion, celery, bell pepper, jalapeno, garlic, Better than Bouillon, creole seasoning, and pepper. Mix the veggies and seasonings into the meat and cook until the onions and peppers are soft. About 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Cancel Sauté: Cancel out of the Sauté function.

Add the chicken stock & rice

  1. 1

    Add the rice and chicken stock to the pot and give all the ingredients a good stir, mixing the rice into the meat and vegetables while fully deglazing the bottom of the pot. Finally, add the 2 bay leaves.

Set the cook time

  1. 1

    3-Minute Cook Time: Close the Instant Pot and set the pressure release valve to 'Sealing' and then set the pot to cook on 'Manual' / 'Pressure Cook', 'High Pressure' for 3 minutes.

  2. 2

    10-Minute NPR: Once the cook time has completed, allow for a 10 minute NPR (natural pressure release). Release any remaining pressure after the ten minute NPR has completed.

Fluff & serve

  1. 1

    Open the pot, remove the bay leaves, fluff with a large spoon, serve and enjoy!

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

Instant Pot Dirty Rice

33 min6 servings626 cal

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About this Recipe

Instant Pot Dirty Rice: Your Quick Trip to New Orleans!

Craving the rich, savory flavors of New Orleans but short on time? Our Instant Pot Dirty Rice recipe brings that classic Cajun comfort food right to your table with incredible speed and ease! This isn't just a side dish; it's a hearty, flavorful main dish packed with succulent ground pork sausage, tender ground beef, and aromatic vegetables, all perfectly cooked in your pressure cooker. You'll be amazed at how quickly you can achieve authentic New Orleans flavor.

Why You'll Love This Easy Cajun Recipe

Traditional dirty rice can take time, but the Instant Pot transforms it into an easy recipe perfect for any weeknight. In just 13 minutes of cook time, you'll have a deeply flavorful, rice-based casserole that tastes like it simmered for hours. The magic truly happens as the rice absorbs all the savory goodness from the meats, the "holy trinity" of diced onion, celery, and bell pepper, and a generous kick of Creole seasoning. We even add a touch of Better than Bouillon for an extra layer of robust beefy flavor that makes this dish irresistibly comforting.

Tips for Perfect Pressure Cooker Dirty Rice

  • Rinsing the rice: Don't skip rinsing your long-grain white rice until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch, preventing your dirty rice from becoming gummy and ensuring a perfect, fluffy texture.
  • Flavor Boost: While optional, a finely chopped jalapeno pepper adds a wonderful, subtle warmth without overwhelming the dish. For more heat, leave some seeds in!
  • Serving Suggestions: This versatile rice dish is fantastic on its own as a fulfilling main dish, or it makes an incredible side dish alongside grilled chicken, fried catfish, or tender pork chops. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.

Get ready to experience the incredible New Orleans flavor of authentic dirty rice, made simpler than ever with your Instant Pot. It's a truly satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!

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