Description
Smoked Beef and Pepper Rice Skillet delivers a quick, one‑pan dinner packed with Cajun spice, tender smoked beef, crisp bell peppers, and fluffy rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy recipe is perfect for busy families, meal‑prep lovers, and anyone craving bold flavor without fuss. Garnish with fresh parsley and green onions, add hot sauce for heat, and enjoy a hearty, comforting meal that fits a balanced diet. Pair it with a crisp side salad warm cornbread for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz smoked beef, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup rice
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
- Hot sauce, to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and smoked beef; cook until peppers are tender and beef is browned.
- Stir in rice, coating each grain.
- Pour in chicken broth, add Cajun seasoning, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
- Remove from heat, fluff rice, stir in green onions, garnish with parsley, and serve with hot sauce.
Notes
- For extra heat, increase Cajun seasoning or add crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of broth. Nutrition information is not provided
- values are omitted to avoid inaccurate data.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
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