Dirty Rice Meal (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
01 -
1 pound ground beef
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1 diced small onion
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 and 1/2 cups white long-grain rice, uncooked
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3 cups chicken broth
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1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to your taste)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon dry thyme
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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Green onion slices for garnish (optional)
# Instructions:
01 -
Heat the oil in a big skillet or Dutch oven on medium. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart as it browns. This should take 5-7 minutes. If there's too much grease, feel free to drain it.
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Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper to the cooked beef. Stir and cook for about 3-5 minutes until they start to soften. Stir in the garlic and cook for just a minute until fragrant.
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Add the rice into the pan and stir it around to mix with the beef and veggies. Let it toast lightly for a minute or two.
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Sprinkle in the smoked paprika, thyme, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Stir to combine, then pour in the chicken broth. Turn the heat to medium-high and gently stir now and then. Wait for the mixture to start bubbling.
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Lower the heat to the lowest setting and cover the pan tightly with a lid. Let it cook for 18-20 minutes, giving the rice time to absorb all the liquid. Resist lifting the lid! Let it sit covered for another 5 minutes once done.
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Carefully use a fork to fluff the rice and stir it gently. Add green onions on top if you want, and serve while warm.