Description
A quick and nutritious meal featuring ground beef and long-grain rice infused with Cajun flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5–7 minutes.
- Drain the excess fat, then add the chopped onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Stir in the rice, allowing it to toast slightly, for about 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
- Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.
Notes
Prep all ingredients before starting, as the cooking process moves quickly. Consider making extra rice in advance to reduce prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg