Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Here’s a bold and satisfying recipe for Dirty Rice with Ground Beef — a Louisiana-inspired dish made with ground meat, rice, and lots of flavor. It’s easy, budget-friendly, and perfect as a main or hearty side.

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🍚 Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 green bell pepper, chopped

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1½ cups long-grain white rice, uncooked

• 3 cups beef broth or water

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp salt, or to taste

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp oil or butter

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Optional Add-ins:

• ½ lb ground sausage or chicken livers, chopped (for traditional flavor)

• Green onions or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the meat:

   • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat.

   • Add ground beef (and sausage or liver if using) and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.

2. Sauté vegetables:

   • Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.

   • Cook 5–7 minutes until vegetables are soft and fragrant.

3. Add rice & seasonings:

   • Stir in uncooked rice, paprika, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

   • Toast the rice for 1–2 minutes with the meat and veggies.

4. Simmer:

   • Pour in broth or water. Bring to a boil.

   • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

5. Fluff & serve:

   • Let sit off heat for 5 minutes.

   • Fluff with a fork and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.

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🔄 Tips & Variations:

• For extra depth, use half beef broth and half chicken broth.

• Add a splash of hot sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

• Want it spicier? Add Cajun seasoning or more cayenne.

Let me know if you’d like a Cajun-style, low-carb, or Instant Pot version!