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Viral Dirty Rice Recipe

This Viral Dirty Rice is made with basmati rice, seasoned ground beef, red bell pepper, onion, French onion soup, beef consommé, and butter baked together until tender and flavorful. It is an easy, hearty oven-baked dish that works as a main course or filling side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Minimum Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ground Beef Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Rice and Liquid
  • 2 cups basmati rice uncooked
  • 10.5 ounces French onion soup
  • 21 ounces beef consommé 2 cans
  • 1 stick butter cut into pats
For the Baking Dish
  • nonstick cooking spray as needed to lightly grease the baking dish

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Large skillet
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

Prepare the Oven
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
Cook the Beef Mixture
  1. Add the ground beef, diced red bell pepper, and diced onion to a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Cook, breaking the beef apart as it browns, until the meat is cooked through and the pepper and onion have softened.
  3. Drain excess grease from the skillet if necessary.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Assemble the Dirty Rice
  1. Spread the uncooked basmati rice evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  2. Spoon the cooked beef, pepper, and onion mixture evenly over the rice. Do not stir the layers together.
  3. Pour the French onion soup and beef consommé evenly over the beef and rice. Do not stir.
  4. Cut the butter into pats and distribute them evenly over the top.
Bake
  1. Cover the baking dish very tightly with aluminum foil, sealing the edges well to trap the steam.
  2. Place the dish on the center oven rack and bake at 400°F for 1 hour.
Rest and Finish
  1. Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it rest, still tightly covered, for 5–10 minutes.
  2. Carefully remove the foil, keeping your hands and face away from the escaping steam.
  3. Gently fluff the rice with a fork or spoon, mixing the beef, vegetables, and rice together as you go.
  4. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Yield: The original recipe does not specify a serving yield, so the servings field has been left blank.
  • Corrected total time: The source lists 1 hour 15 minutes total, but the instructions also require a 5–10 minute covered rest after baking. The actual total time is approximately 1 hour 20–25 minutes.
  • Rice: Spread the uncooked basmati rice into an even layer so it cooks uniformly.
  • Do not stir before baking: Keep the rice, beef mixture, soups, and butter layered as directed. Mix everything together only after baking and resting.
  • Seal tightly: Cover the baking dish very tightly with aluminum foil. The trapped steam is important for properly cooking the rice.
  • Resting: Keep the dish covered for 5–10 minutes after removing it from the oven. This gives the rice additional time to absorb moisture and finish steaming.
  • Salt: French onion soup and beef consommé can contain significant sodium, so season the ground beef carefully and adjust salt to taste.
  • Butter: Distribute the butter pats evenly over the surface so they melt throughout the dish while baking.
  • Storage: Refrigerate cooled leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
  • Reheating: Reheat with a small splash of broth or water if the rice has become dry.