Description
A delicious one-skillet Cajun beef and rice dish that’s packed with flavor and perfect for a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice, cooked
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Optional: chopped green onions, hot sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Push the meat to one side and add oil or butter. Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until soft, then stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper over the mixture. Stir to coat evenly and let it cook for 2 more minutes.
- Fold in the cooked rice and mix well to combine with meat and vegetables. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 3–4 minutes until the rice is moist but not wet.
- Turn off the heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with chopped parsley and green onions. Add hot sauce if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, feel free to add additional spices or hot sauce to your liking.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg