Description
A flavorful Cajun dish made with ground beef and rice, perfect as a hearty side or main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spatula.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the Cajun seasoning, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the meat and vegetables.
- Add the rice and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot as a hearty side or main dish.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg