Description
Dirty Rice with Ground Beef is a comforting and hearty dish that brings the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table. This one-pot meal combines tender ground beef with bell peppers, onions, and long-grain rice, all seasoned perfectly with a blend of Cajun spices. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. The savory aroma will fill your kitchen, enticing everyone to the table for a satisfying family dinner. Plus, it’s versatile enough to serve on its own or alongside your favorite sides like cornbread or a fresh salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook ground beef until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir well to coat.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg