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A close-up of a spoon holding dirty fried rice mixed with ground meat and sliced green onions above a pot of the same dish.

Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Chef Jenn
Dirty Rice with Ground Beef is a bold, flavorful one-pot meal made with seasoned beef, tender rice, and classic Cajun vegetables. Hearty, comforting, and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 8 servings
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper finely diced
  • 1 cup celery finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning salt-adjusted
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 1 ¾ cups beef broth
  • 1 ¾ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
  • green onions thinly sliced, for garnish
  • bay leaf

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add the ground beef and brown thoroughly, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the garlic, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Cook 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the uncooked rice and stir until coated.
  • Pour in beef broth, water, and bay leaf. Scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen all those flavorful bits.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff with a fork, adjust the seasoning, and garnish with green onions.

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Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Let the beef brown properly before stirring for the best flavor. Pale meat equals bland rice.
  • Use long-grain rice so the grains stay fluffy instead of sticky.
  • If your pan runs hot, lower the heat slightly during simmering to prevent scorching.
  • For extra richness, stir in a tablespoon of butter right before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 14gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 396mgPotassium: 359mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 645IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

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