Description
Turn ordinary weeknights into something crave-worthy with this Dirty Rice with Ground Beef recipe. It’s a bold, one-skillet Southern classic that brings heat, heartiness, and home-cooked comfort to the table. Perfect for easy dinner ideas, quick meal preps, and family-friendly weeknight dinners, this dish layers Cajun-spiced beef, fluffy long-grain rice, and colorful vegetables for a satisfying bite every time. Whether you’re after a quick dinner solution or a hearty comfort meal, this easy recipe delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 bell pepper (any color), diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
2 1/4 cups beef broth
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell pepper; sauté 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef, breaking it apart; cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Stir in uncooked rice, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 18–20 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner