Description
A hearty and flavorful Cajun rice dish made with seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly cooked rice, delivering bold Louisiana-inspired comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in paprika, cayenne, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add rice and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
- Simmer for 18–20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Let rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne for preferred spice level.
- Use broth instead of water for richer flavor.
- Let rice rest before fluffing for best texture.
- Add vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
