Dirty Rice for Two

Dirty Rice for Two is a simple Southern-style comfort meal made with ground beef, rice, and bold Cajun seasoning—perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or make-ahead leftovers.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

• ½ pound ground beef
• 1 small to medium onion, chopped
• 1–2 tablespoons butter or oil
• ⅓ cup uncooked white rice
• 1 (10-ounce) can beef broth or 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon salt (use less if using beef broth)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Instructions

1. In a deep skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked.
2. Drain excess grease and set the meat aside.
3. In the same skillet, add butter or oil and sauté the chopped onion until softened.
4. Stir in the beef broth (or water) and salt; bring to a boil.
5. Add the rice, cooked ground beef, and onions to the skillet.
6. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
7. Stir in the pepper, seasoned salt, and Cajun seasoning.
8. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Variations

• Substitute ground sausage or ground turkey for the ground beef
• Add finely chopped bell pepper with the onion
• Use brown rice, increasing liquid and cooking time as needed

Tips & Storage

• This recipe freezes well—consider making a double batch and freezing half
• Leftovers reheat nicely; add a small splash of water before microwaving to keep the rice moist
• Store leftovers in individual containers for easy lunches

Equipment

• Large skillet: Easy to clean and great for quick cooking.
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• Meat chopper; Makes cooking the meat easier
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• Chef’s knife: For chopping up ingredients
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• Measuring cups: to measure ingredients
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