Description
Enjoy a flavorful Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, packed with Cajun spices and veggies. Try this easy recipe for your next comforting dinner!
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
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in diced onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Mix in Cajun seasoning, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add rice to the skillet, ensuring it's well coated with the seasoning.
- Pour chicken broth into the mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork and garnishing with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 200g
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option. Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning according to your taste preference for extra spice.