To make dirty rice with ground beef, start by browning the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until no longer pink. Then add chopped vegetables like onion, celery, and green bell pepper, cooking until softened. Stir in minced garlic and Cajun seasoning for flavor. Next, add uncooked rice and beef broth or chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer until the rice is tender, usually about 20 minutes. Finally, fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with fresh parsley or green onions. Here is a concise recipe outline: Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1-2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1½ cups long grain white rice
- 3-4 cups beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Brown the ground beef in a large pan over medium heat. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion, celery, and bell pepper. Cook until tender.
- Stir in garlic and Cajun seasoning; cook for 1 minute.
- Add rice and broth, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20-23 minutes or until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat, let stand covered for 5-10 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
- Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
This method creates a flavorful, classic Cajun-style dirty rice with ground beef as the main protein, perfect as a side or main dish.
