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    Keto Cajun Dirty Rice

    February 11, 2023 by bobbiskozykitchen Leave a Comment

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    This Keto Cajun Dirty Rice has all the flavors of the traditional version, with ground beef, peppers, onions, and Cajun seasoning. It is so delicious you can serve it as the main course or as a tasty side dish.

    Are you still looking for more keto and low carb rice recipes? Give this Shrimp Fried Cauliflower Rice with Bacon or this Low Carb Cheesy Beef and Broccoli Rice a try!

    Keto Cajun dirty rice in a black bowl with peppers and cauliflower in the background.

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    Is Cajun Dirty Rice Keto?

    Traditional dirty rice has things like ground beef, ground pork, andouille sausage, chicken livers, or gizzards along with the holy trinity of onions, peppers, and celery. There are also herbs and seasonings.

    The "dirty" part comes from the color the rice would turn from the meat and spices.

    All of the meat and vegetables are fine for the low carb lifestyle but of course, rice is a big no-no.

    But, that is OK, substituting cauliflower rice for regular rice is an easy swap and that little step saves you 42 carbs per cup of rice!

    As far as the rest of the ingredients, I kept it really simple because I know we like an easy recipe here right? But, feel free to add things that you like.

    Do you enjoy some spicy sausage? Add some sliced andouille.

    Do you dig some chicken livers? Go for it!

    Do a blend of ground beef and ground sausage.

    Or go straight ground chicken if you want a lighter dish.

    Also, I used this as a side dish so if I was going for a main dish and wanted to keep the hubster happy I would definitely bump up the meat content.

    That man is a straight carnivore!

    Overhead view of the ingredients needed to make Keto Cajun Dirty Rice on a white marble counter.

    INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE KETO CAJUN DIRTY RICE

    Detailed measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page.

    INGREDIENTS

    • bacon grease (or butter)
    • onion
    • celery
    • bell pepper
    • garlic
    • ground beef
    • Cajun seasoning
    • dried thyme
    • pink salt
    • diced tomatoes
    • cauliflower
    • beef bone broth
    • fresh parsley
    Six photos of the process of making Keto Cajun dirty rice.

    HOW TO MAKE KETO CAJUN DIRTY RICE

    Please see the recipe card below for the complete recipe, including measurements and cooking time!

    STEP 1

    Set a large Dutch over medium heat. Add the bacon grease (or butter), chopped onions, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions are soft.

    STEP 2

    Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a meat chopper or wooden spoon.
    Add the Cajun seasoning (If you are sensitive to spice, use only 2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning), thyme, and salt.

    STEP 3

    Brown the meat for about 5 minutes.

    STEP 4

    Once the meat is no longer pink, stir in tomatoes, riced cauliflower, and beef bone broth.

    STEP 5

    Mix well and reduce the heat to medium-low. Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.

    STEP 6

    Then remove the pot from the heat and leave it to steam for another 5 minutes.

    STEP 7

    Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (can add more Cajun seasoning and/or salt), and stir in the parsley.

    Keto Cajun dirty rice in a large blue Dutch oven with peppers, parsley, and cauliflower in the background.

    FAQS ABOUT KETO CAJUN DIRTY RICE

    Can I use a different ground meat in place of the ground beef in this Keto Cajun Dirty Rice?

    Yes, you can use ground pork, sausage, or chicken. Also, feel free to toss in some sliced andouille and chicken livers if that floats your boat!

    Is this dirty rice recipe safe for diabetics?

    Absolutely! The regular rice in traditional dirty rice could be an issue for a diabetic diet but with the use of cauliflower rice in this keto Cajun dirty rice it is diabetes-friendly for sure!

    How should I store the leftover Keto Cajun Dirty Rice?

    You can store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or you can freeze them for up to 3 months.

    Keto Cajun dirty rice in a black bowl with parsley, peppers, and cauliflower on the counter with it.

    Last thoughts about Keto Cajun Dirty Rice

    Y'all wanna laugh?

    What spurred me of to make a keto version of dirty rice was my husband going on about how much he loved Popeyes dirty rice.

    Since we live in Western Washington we really don't get many opportunities to eat "real" Cajun food.

    NOLA is on our bucket list for that very reason. I want some real down-and-dirty Cajun food! But, until then, we have to deal with what we got, and sadly Popeye's is one of the things we deal with.

    Well, as soon as he said he liked the dirty rice and wanted me to make it at home you know I told myself I could do it better! But my challenge was to provide a dish that was keto AND made this carbaholic rice-loving man happy.

    Well, my friends, I am happy to announce that I did just that.

    He not only ate his entire bowl, but he also went back for more AND ate leftovers.

    Y'all, this man never eats leftovers!!

    So I will take that as a 2 thumbs up from my sweetie pie!

    Give it a try and please let me know what you think!

    Extreme closeup of keto Cajun dirty rice on a black bowl.

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    Keto Cajun dirty rice in a black bowl with peppers and cauliflower in the background.

    Keto Cajun Dirty Rice

    This Keto Cajun Dirty Rice has all the flavors of the traditional version, with ground beef, peppers, onions, and Cajun seasoning. It is so delicious you can serve it as the main course or as a tasty side dish.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 193 kcal

    Equipment

    • Dutch oven
    • Measuring cups and spoons set
    • silicone spoon
    • meat chopper

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons bacon grease (or butter)
    • 1/2 large onion (1 cup) chopped
    • 4 stalks celery chopped
    • 1 large bell pepper chopped
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pound ground beef *See Notes
    • 2 to 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning blend to taste
    • 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
    • 1 teaspoon pink salt or to taste
    • 1 can diced tomatoes
    • 1 head cauliflower (about 4 cups) riced
    • 1/2 cup beef bone broth (homemade or store-bought)
    • 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large Dutch over medium heat.
    • Add the bacon grease (or butter), chopped onions, celery, bell peppers, and minced garlic to the pot.
    • Sauté for 5 minutes, until the onions are soft.
    • Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a meat chopper or wooden spoon.
    • Add the Cajun seasoning (If you are sensitive to spice, use only 2 tablespoons of the Cajun seasoning), thyme, and salt.
    • Brown the meat for about 5 minutes.
    • Once the meat is no longer pink, stir in tomatoes, riced cauliflower, and beef bone broth.
    • Mix well and reduce the heat to medium-low.
    • Allow the mixture to simmer for 5 minutes.
    • Then remove the pot from the heat and leave it to steam for another 5 minutes.
    • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (can add more Cajun seasoning and/or salt), and stir in the parsley.

    Notes

    • You can also try this with ground chicken, pork sausage, or vegan “ground beef”.

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    Most of my recipes are low-carb (or keto) and gluten-free, but some are not. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Recommended and linked products are not guaranteed to be gluten-free. Recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them. Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site. Erythritol carbs will not be included as it has a glycemic index of 0 (meaning it does not spike blood sugar) and it’s not metabolized. Net carbs are the total carbs minus fiber.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 13gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 381mgPotassium: 632mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1821IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword american, beef, Cajun, cauliflower, gluten-free, ground beef, Keto, keto recipes, Low Carb, main dish, rice, side dish
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