Description
Dirty Rice with Ground Beef is a bold, comforting Southern classic packed with Cajun flavor. Made with aromatic veggies, spices, and hearty beef, this one-pot dish is easy to prepare and perfect for a family dinner or flavorful meal prep. Garnish with green onions for a finishing touch
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
1 green or red bell pepper, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 ½ cups long-grain white rice (uncooked)
3 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional: Green onions, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up. Drain excess fat if needed.
Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 3–5 minutes until softened.
Stir in uncooked rice and cook 1–2 minutes to lightly toast.
Add smoked paprika, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and pepper. Stir to combine. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, substitute ground beef with a mix of beef and ground sausage. Add chopped chicken livers for a more traditional twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Great as a main dish or hearty side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg