Description
A hearty and flavorful one-pot dish featuring savory ground beef, creamy cheese, and zesty Cajun spices, perfect for gatherings and weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup rice
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef: Start by heating your large pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, cooking it until it turns a delightful brown. Drain the excess fat.
- Sauté veggies: Toss in the chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper. Sauté until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add seasoning: Stir in the Cajun seasoning, letting it cook for an additional minute.
- Combine rice and broth: Add the rice and beef broth, bringing everything to a gentle boil.
- Simmer and cook: Lower the heat, cover the pot, and let everything simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice becomes tender.
- Melt in the cheese: Once cooked, mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
- Prepare the spicy drizzle: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and hot sauce.
- Serve and enjoy: Dish out the cheesy beef rice into bowls, drizzling the spicy mayonnaise over the top.
Notes
This dish can be made ahead and stores well. Option to freeze for up to three months. Adjust spice levels and ingredients as preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg