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Best Dirty Rice with Ground Beef Recipe (Easy, Step-by-Step)

Make Dirty Rice with Ground Beef with pantry staples, clear cues, and flexible swaps.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for heat
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 6–7 minutes, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat if needed.
  • Stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add uncooked rice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne. Stir to coat rice with seasonings.
  • Pour in beef broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions and parsley before serving.