"Easy Mode" Cajun Dirty Rice

• Yields: 4–6 servings

• Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1.5 tsp K&Co. Apothecary Cravin’ Cajun Seasoning

• 1 lb Ground Beef or Ground Pork (or a mix of both)

• 2 cups Cooked White Rice (day-old rice works best!)

• 1 Small Onion, diced

• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced

• 2 stalks Celery, diced

• 1/2 cup Beef Broth (to keep it moist)

• Optional: Sliced green onions and a dash of hot sauce for garnish.

Instructions

1. The Brown: In a large skillet or Dutch oven, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat. Drain most of the excess fat, but leave about a tablespoon for flavor.

2. The Veggie Base: Add the "Holy Trinity" (onion, bell pepper, and celery) to the meat. Sauté for 5 minutes until the veggies are soft and starting to brown at the edges.

3. The "Cravin’" Color: Sprinkle the 1.5 tsp of Cravin’ Cajun over the meat and veggies.

   • Why? Stirring the seasoning into the meat fat allows the smoked paprika and white pepper to coat everything, creating that signature dark, savory "dirty" look.

4. The Rice Merge: Add the cooked rice to the pan. Use a spatula to break up any clumps.

5. The Steam: Pour in the beef broth. This rehydrates the rice and allows the Cravin’ Cajun flavors to soak deep into every grain.

6. The Finish: Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broth has evaporated and the rice is steaming hot and perfectly seasoned.