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Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Savory Dirty Rice with Ground Beef for Comforting Nights

Enjoy a comforting plate of Dirty Rice with Ground Beef, a delightful one-pot meal packed with flavor and Southern charm.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat Base
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can be swapped for ground turkey or chicken.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-Grain White Rice Can be replaced with brown rice, adjust cooking time.
For the Veggies
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 medium Bell Pepper Any color can be used.
  • 2 stalks Celery
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh minced is best.
For Flavor
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth is a great alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley Can be swapped with cilantro.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet, heat over medium heat and add the ground beef. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, breaking it apart until well browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they soften. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  3. Add paprika, thyme, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir well for about 1 minute to distribute the spices evenly.
  4. Pour in the long-grain white rice and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let sit for about 5 minutes with the lid on. Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with parsley.
  6. Serve warm on plates, perfect as a meal or alongside a green salad and bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Chop vegetables ahead of time to save on preparation. Adjust spice levels to taste and refrigerate leftovers for freshness.

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