Description
Discover the bold flavors of Cajun Dirty Rice, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknight dinners. This one-skillet meal features seasoned ground beef combined with the classic Cajun holy trinity of onions, bell peppers, and celery. The fluffy white rice soaks up all the smoky, spicy goodness, creating a delightful blend that everyone will love. Quick to prepare and easy to clean up, this versatile dish can stand alone or serve as a side at barbecues and potlucks. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or meal prepping for the week, Cajun Dirty Rice is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 cup Yellow Onion (diced)
- 1 Bell Pepper (diced)
- 1 Celery Stalk (diced)
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
- 5 cups White Rice (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onions, bell pepper, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned with no pink remaining. Drain excess grease, leaving about 4 tablespoons.
- Stir in tomato paste and season with Cajun seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, beef bouillon powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle flour into the mixture while stirring continuously for about 2-3 minutes.
- Finally, add cooked white rice and mix until well combined. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg