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Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

A hearty Southern comfort dish featuring seasoned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, and perfectly spiced rice cooked in savory beef broth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Rice Base
  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20 blend preferred
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 large yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp oregano
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
Finish
  • 3 green onions chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking up with wooden spoon, until well browned, 6-8 minutes.
  2. Add diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Add all dry seasonings and bay leaf.
  4. Add uncooked rice and stir to coat with beef mixture. Toast rice 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stirring to combine. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  6. Simmer covered 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Do not lift lid during cooking.
  7. Remove from heat and let stand covered 5 minutes. Remove bay leaf and fluff with fork.
  8. Stir in chopped green onions and fresh parsley just before serving. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add diced andouille sausage with the beef. Store leftovers in refrigerator up to 4 days. Freezes well for up to 3 months.