Shrimp Rice
A healthier twist on Cajun-style dirty brown rice with ground beef and shrimp, combining bold spices and fresh vegetables for a delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups uncooked brown rice
- 1 cube chicken bouillon cube (Knorr)
- 2 leaves bay leaves divided
- 0.375 tsp cayenne pepper divided (1/8 + 1/4 tsp)
- 0.75 tsp paprika divided (1/8 + 1/2 tsp)
- 0.625 tsp thyme divided (1/8 + 1/2 tsp)
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 0.5 lb 96% lean ground beef
- 1 lb medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 stalks scallions chopped
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook brown rice according to package directions in water along with chicken bouillon cube, one bay leaf, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp cayenne, paprika, and thyme.
- When the rice is almost done cooking, heat a large heavy saucepan on medium-low heat.
- Add oil, onions, green pepper, celery, remaining bay leaf, and garlic. Sauté on medium-low heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, salt, pepper, remaining paprika, thyme, and cayenne pepper. Cook until browned, about 10-15 minutes.
- Add shrimp, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- When rice is done, toss with the cooked beef and shrimp mixture. Stir well, garnish with chopped scallions, and serve.
Notes
This flavorful shrimp and beef dirty brown rice is perfect for a nutritious family dinner. Adjust the spice levels to taste and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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