Savory Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Indulge in a comforting bowl of dirty rice with ground beef, where bold flavors and heartwarming aromas come together to create the ultimate comfort food. This easy-to-make dish features tender ground beef, fluffy long-grain rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables, all seasoned to perfection. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, each bite is sure to ignite conversations and warm hearts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Push the vegetables to one side and add ground beef. Cook until browned (7-8 minutes), breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in paprika, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Add the rice and chicken broth; stir thoroughly and bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for about 20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg