🧈🍚 Stick of Butter Dirty Rice (Beef Version)

🧈🍚 Stick of Butter Dirty Rice (Beef Version)

A buttery baked rice dish loaded with seasoned ground beef, onions, and peppers.

This Stick of Butter Dirty Rice is a simple, comforting twist on a classic Southern favorite. Instead of chicken, this version uses ground beef sautéed with onions and bell peppers to give the rice rich flavor and heartiness.

Everything bakes together in one dish with a whole stick of butter, soaking the rice with savory goodness while the beef and vegetables create that signature “dirty rice” flavor.

It’s filling, affordable, and perfect for weeknight dinners.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked rice

  • 1 lb ground beef

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • ½ bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 cans beef consommé

  • 1 can French onion soup

  • 1 stick butter, sliced

Seasonings

  • Cajun seasoning

  • Paprika

  • Complete seasoning

  • Garlic powder (optional)

  • Black pepper (optional)

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onion.

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Lightly grease a large baking dish.

2. Brown the Beef

In a skillet over medium heat:

Brown ground beef with chopped onion and bell pepper until beef is fully cooked and vegetables are softened.

Season with Cajun seasoning, paprika, and complete seasoning.

Drain excess grease if needed.

3. Build the Dish

In the baking dish:

  1. Spread uncooked rice evenly on the bottom.

  2. Add the beef and vegetable mixture on top.

  3. Pour in beef consommé and French onion soup.

  4. Place slices of butter evenly across the top.

Do not stir — allow everything to cook together as it bakes.

4. Bake

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 1 hour, or until:

  • Rice is tender

  • Liquid is absorbed

  • Flavors are fully combined

5. Fluff & Serve

Remove from oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

  • Fried chicken

  • Smothered turkey necks

  • Cajun shrimp

  • A fresh side salad

🔥 Flavor Tip

If you want deeper flavor, add minced garlic or a dash of Worcestershire sauce when browning the beef.

💛 Why You'll Love This Recipe

✔ One-pan meal
✔ Budget-friendly comfort food
✔ Great for leftovers
✔ Easy to customize with sausage or shrimp