Description
A flavorful, hearty Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, seasoned with Cajun spices and mixed with bell peppers, onions, and rice — a perfect comfort food dish.
Ingredients
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- 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, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned and cooked through. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir to coat it in the seasoning mix.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid has been absorbed.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff the rice with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, you can add a bit of butter to the rice after cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or carrots for more texture and flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier dish, increase the Cajun seasoning or add hot sauce to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg