Here’s a flavorful Dirty Rice with Ground Beef recipe—a classic Cajun dish that’s hearty, spicy, and full of flavor:
🍚 Dirty Rice with Ground Beef
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth (or water with bouillon)
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Steps
- Cook the Rice
- Rinse rice under cold water.
- In a medium pot, bring beef broth to a boil.
- Add rice, cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 min until rice is cooked.
- Cook the Ground Beef
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Remove excess fat if needed.
- Cook the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add onions, bell pepper, and celery.
- Sauté 5–7 min until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 1 min.
- Combine Ingredients
- Add cooked rice to the skillet with the beef and vegetables.
- Stir in Cajun/Creole seasoning and smoked paprika.
- Cook 2–3 min to heat through, letting flavors meld.
- Serve
- Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve as a main dish or side with grilled chicken, sausage, or fried fish.
Tips
- For extra authenticity, you can swap ground beef for a mix of ground beef and pork, or add small pieces of liver (traditional Cajun style).
- Adjust the spice level with hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge and taste even better the next day.
If you want, I can make a one-pot dirty rice with ground beef and Cajun spices version that cooks entirely in one pan for less cleanup and extra flavor.
Do you want me to do that?
