Cajun Beefy Rice With Vegetables - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes

Name: Cajun Beefy Rice With Vegetables - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup rice; 2 cups beef broth; 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 carrot, diced; 3 green onions, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 tablespoon olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

May 14, 2025

Experience the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with this Beefy Rice dish. Packed with colorful yellow peppers, crisp green onions, and sweet carrots, this one-pot meal is hearty and satisfying. The ground beef adds richness, while the Cajun seasoning brings warmth and spice. Perfect for a family dinner, this recipe blends simplicity and vibrancy, making it an instant favorite. Serve it with a side salad or some crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy!

Cajun Beefy Rice With Vegetables - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes

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Cuisine

Cajun

Author:

Once Upon A Homestead Recipes

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

600

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1 cup rice
2 cups beef broth
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 carrot, diced
3 green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Stir in the garlic, yellow pepper, green pepper, and carrot. Cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables soften.
Add the rice and stir to combine. Pour in the beef broth and mix in Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil.
Cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and liquid is absorbed.
Fluff the rice with a fork, then mix in green onions. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

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