Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

Dirty Rice with Ground Beef

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef
• 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 2 cups beef broth (or water)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tbsp oil (if needed)
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½–1 tsp chili flakes or cayenne (adjust to taste)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• 2 green onions (for garnish)
• Optional: soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the rice
   Rinse and cook the rice in broth (for extra flavor). Set aside.
2. Brown the beef
   In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
3. Sauté the veggies
   Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the beef. Cook until soft and fragrant.
4. Season it up
   Stir in paprika, thyme, oregano, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add a splash of Worcestershire or soy sauce if using.
5. Combine with rice
   Add the cooked rice to the pan and mix well so everything is evenly coated and slightly “dirty” in color.
6. Finish & serve
   Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped green onions.

💡 Tips:

• For authentic flavor, you can add finely chopped chicken livers (optional but traditional).
• Use smoked paprika for a deeper, smoky taste.
• A squeeze of lemon at the end can brighten the dish.