Description
Indulge in the comforting delight of Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, a classic Cajun dish that perfectly blends fluffy long-grain rice, seasoned ground beef, and colorful vegetables. Enhanced by a medley of spices, this one-pot wonder is ideal for family dinners or gatherings, promising to warm hearts and satisfy appetites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Gather and chop the onion, bell pepper, and garlic.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil. Sauté onions and bell pepper until softened (about 3-5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Increase heat slightly; add ground beef and cook until browned (about 6-8 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Mix in uncooked rice until coated with flavors, then pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid completely.
- Fluff the rice gently with a fork and mix in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg