How many calories are in Dirty Rice?

One serving has 308 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 cup each).

How much protein is in Dirty Rice?

12 g of protein per serving, with 43 g of carbohydrates and 10 g of fat.

What do I need to make Dirty Rice?

10 ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg), 1/4 cup water, 1/4 pound ground beef, 1/2 onion, finely chopped, 1/2 green pepper, chopped and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil ….

Dirty Rice

Name: Dirty Rice
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg); 1/4 cup water; 1/4 pound ground beef; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1/2 green pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 can low-sodium peas, drained (about 8 ounces); 1/2 can low-sodium kidney beans, drained (about 8 ounces ); 4 cups cooked rice, cold; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dirty rice is a flavorful way to spice up your main dishes. It is also a good way to serve leftovers; cooked chicken or ham can be used in place of ground be.

308kcal per serving

12 gprotein

43 gcarbohydrates

10 gfat

6servings (1 cup)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried egg mix (or 1 egg)
1/4 cup water
1/4 pound ground beef nutrition facts
1/2 onion, finely chopped nutrition facts
1/2 green pepper, chopped nutrition facts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
1/2 can low-sodium peas, drained (about 8 ounces) nutrition facts
1/2 can low-sodium kidney beans, drained (about 8 ounces ) nutrition facts
4 cups cooked rice, cold nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts

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Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	308 kcal
Total fat	10 g	13%
Saturated fat	2 g	10%
Cholesterol	65 mg	22%
Sodium	131 mg	6%
Total carbohydrates	43 g	16%
Dietary fiber	4 g	14%
Total sugars	3 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	12 g	24%
Calcium	37
Iron	2
Potassium	267 mg	6%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

In a small bowl, combine dried egg mix and water. Mix well and set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef, onion, and green pepper in oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
Add dried egg mix to skillet. Scramble eggs over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
Add peas and beans to skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes.
Add rice and pepper to skillet. Stir to break up any clumps of rice. Cook for about 5 minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

Tip for cooking ground beef: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for ground beef is 160 °F, as measured with a food thermometer. Learn more about: Onions Bell Peppers Peas

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/dirty-rice, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.