Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Dirty rice with ground beef is a hearty, flavorful dish that blends the comforting essence of rice with seasoned ground beef and vibrant vegetables. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The warm, aromatic flavors will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil and sauté the chopped onion and green bell pepper for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Push the veggies to one side and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as needed (about 7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add rinsed rice and chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg