Dirty Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 cup long grain rice
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt to taste
• Green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain and set aside.
2. In the same skillet, sauté the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice to the skillet, stirring to coat with the vegetable mixture.
4. Add the chicken broth, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, black pepper, thyme, oregano, paprika, and bay leaf.
5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
6. Remove the bay leaf and stir in the cooked ground beef. Season with salt to taste.
7. Cover and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with sliced green onions and enjoy your delicious Dirty Rice!