Description
Experience the comfort of a warm bowl of Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, a dish brimming with flavorful Cajun spices and wholesome ingredients. This hearty meal harmoniously combines seasoned ground beef with vibrant bell peppers, onions, and tender rice, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
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 for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté for about 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in the Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add the rice to the skillet and stir well to coat with seasonings.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let sit covered 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: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg