Cajun Beefy Rice With Vegetables - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Cajun Beefy Rice With Vegetables - Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
Once Upon A Homestead Recipes
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15 minutes
30 minutes
600
Cajun
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!
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.