Savory Cajun Beef Rice (Easy, One-Pot, 30 Min) - Zest Plate - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, uncooked
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil