This quick and easy dirty rice recipe is a delicious one-pot meal that combines ground meat, vegetables, and spices for a flavorful dish that can be made in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a satisfying meal without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup white rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Directions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat until cooked through. Remove excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, bell pepper, and garlic to the skillet. Cook until vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the rice, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until rice is cooked through.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Enjoy your delicious and quick dirty rice!
Interesting Facts
Dirty rice gets its name from the appearance of the dish, which looks 'dirty' due to the color of the cooked ground meat and spices mixed in with the rice.
This dish originated in Cajun cuisine, where it was traditionally made with chicken livers or gizzards along with the rice and vegetables.