Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
A comforting Cajun-inspired dish with seasoned ground beef, rice, and vegetables that brings together robust flavors and textures, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large skillet or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pan, cooking until they soften, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Stir in the paprika, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the rice, mixing well to combine with the beef and vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth, and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and has absorbed the liquid.
- Remove the bay leaf, and fluff the rice with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or a pinch of cumin. Let the dish rest off the heat for a few minutes to meld the flavors.