Description
A flavorful Cajun classic featuring seasoned rice with ground meats, the "holy trinity" of vegetables, and succulent shrimp.
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb spicy pork sausage (like Andouille), casings removed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning, divided
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and pork sausage, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Step 2: Add onion, bell pepper, and celery (the 'holy trinity') to the skillet. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, and cayenne pepper, cooking for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and the long-grain white rice. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to lightly toast the rice.
Step 4: Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is nearly cooked.
Step 5: Stir in the shrimp and the remaining 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Cover and continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and cooked through and the rice is tender.
Step 6: Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork. Stir in fresh chopped parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Step 7: Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, omit the meats and use plant-based ground crumbles and vegetable broth. You can also add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or a touch of liquid smoke for extra depth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg