Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

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Here’s a Dirty Rice with Ground Beef recipe — a flavorful, hearty Southern classic made with seasoned ground beef, veggies, and rice. It’s budget-friendly, easy, and packed with bold Cajun flavor!

🍚 Dirty Rice with Ground Beef Recipe

🥘 Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1 cup long grain white rice, uncooked
  • 2 1/4 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 1 tsp Creole or Cajun seasoning (e.g. Tony Chachere’s or Slap Ya Mama)
  • 2 tbsp oil or butter
  • 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

🔪 Instructions:

1. Cook the Rice:

  • In a pot, combine 1 cup rice with 2 1/4 cups beef broth.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
  • Turn off heat and let sit (covered) for 5–10 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

(Alternatively, use 3 cups of leftover cooked rice.)

2. Brown the Ground Beef:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil or butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef. Cook until browned and no longer pink. Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Sauté the Vegetables:

  • Add diced onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pan with the meat.
  • Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until vegetables are softened.

4. Season It Up:

  • Stir in salt, pepper, paprika, thyme, cayenne, and Cajun seasoning.
  • Mix well to coat meat and veggies evenly.

5. Add Cooked Rice:

  • Fold in the cooked rice. Stir well until everything is evenly combined and heated through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

6. Finish & Serve:

  • Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley, if using.
  • Serve hot as a main or side dish.

🍽️ Great With:

  • Fried chicken or smothered turkey wings
  • Cornbread
  • Coleslaw
  • Black-eyed peas or greens

Want a spicier version, or would you like it made with liver/gizzards (more traditional style)?

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