Ingredients
1 pound Ground Beef
3 cups Cooked Long-Grain White Rice
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, diced
2 Celery Stalks, diced
1 Medium Onion, diced
3 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning
1 cup Chicken Broth
1/2 cup Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion, celery, and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning. Cook for 1 minute to let the spices bloom.
- Add the cooked rice and pour in the chicken broth. Stir until everything is well combined.
- Simmer for 3–5 minutes, allowing the broth to absorb and the rice to heat through.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped green onions.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a main dish or a hearty side.
Notes
Use ground sausage or a mix of beef and chicken livers for a more traditional flavor.
Swap ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Adjust Cajun seasoning to control the spice level.
Day-old rice works best as it holds its texture better.
Store leftovers up to 4 days and reheat with a splash of broth to refresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg