Description
A simple, bold, one-pan dinner that combines ground beef, rice, and Cajun seasoning for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks. Season with salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
- Stir in the rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
Adjust the heat level to suit your taste by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning. This dish is great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: dirty rice, one-pan meal, quick dinner, ground beef recipe, Cajun cooking