Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Cajun rice dish that combines ground meat with aromatic vegetables and Cajun spices, cooked to perfection with rice in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
For Cajun Rice:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef or ground pork
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meat: Add the ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add vegetables: Add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until vegetables are soft.
- Season and cook rice: Stir in Cajun seasoning, thyme, and smoked paprika. Add rice, coat with seasonings, pour in broth, and simmer.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat, let sit covered, fluff with a fork, and top with green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Andouille sausage can be used instead of ground meat for a more traditional flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
