Popeye’s Cajun Rice Recipe (Copycat Dirty Rice)
Serves 610 mins prep30 mins cook
This Popeye’s Cajun Rice copycat recipe recreates the classic Southern dirty rice made with seasoned ground beef, chicken gizzards, fluffy long-grain rice, and bold Cajun spices. Perfect as a side dish for fried chicken, grilled meats, or meal prep.
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0 In a medium pot, combine rinsed rice, broth, and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 18–20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove bay leaves, fluff with a fork, and set aside. 1 While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add ground beef and minced gizzards, breaking up the meat, and cook 6–8 minutes until browned. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté another 3–4 minutes until softened. 2 Stir in Creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Taste and adjust salt. Fold in the cooked rice, mixing until evenly coated with seasoning and meat. 3 Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve warm as a side dish.View original recipe