Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
A hearty, flavorful one-pan meal featuring seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and fluffy long-grain rice. This classic comfort dish is perfect for busy weeknights and packs just the right amount of Cajun-inspired spice.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 green or red bell pepper finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- While the rice is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and crumbly, about 5–7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet with the beef. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices are fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and stir well to combine all the ingredients. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, substitute half the ground beef with ground pork or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce while cooking the meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 531kcalCarbohydrates: 46.3gProtein: 24.8gFat: 23.6gSaturated Fat: 8.5gTrans Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3.8g