Beef Dirty Rice (Print)
One-pot Cajun classic combining seasoned ground beef, trinity vegetables, and rice for a hearty, flavor-packed southern dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Base Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1.5 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
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3 cups chicken broth
→ Vegetables
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1 green or red bell pepper, diced
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2 celery stalks, diced
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1 small onion, finely diced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
→ Seasonings
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 tablespoon olive oil
# Directions:
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart while cooking until completely browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery to the beef. Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
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Stir uncooked rice into the meat and vegetable mixture, ensuring it's well coated. Toast the rice for 1-2 minutes.
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Add smoked paprika, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper, stirring to combine. Pour in chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
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Reduce heat to low, cover skillet with lid, and simmer for 18-20 minutes without removing the lid during cooking.
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Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice gently with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions if desired, and serve hot.
# Notes:
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For authentic flavor, use a cast iron skillet if available.
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Adjust Cajun seasoning according to your spice preference.