Savory Dirty Rice with Ground Beef for Comfort Food Bliss
Enjoy this Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, a comforting dish that’s easy to prepare and perfect for busy nights.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
For the Rice Base
- 2 cups long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
For the Meat
- 1 pound ground beef lean preferred
For the Vegetables
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
For Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Add chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until vegetables are tender and onion is translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the garlic to become fragrant.
- Pour in rinsed rice, chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, and salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let simmer for about 20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid and is fluffy.
- Remove skillet from heat and fluff rice with a fork before serving.
Notes
Rinsing the rice prevents stickiness. Adjust seasoning to taste and don't skip the vegetables for added nutrition and texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 50mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg