Dirty Rice Ground Beef (One-Pot Cajun Dinner) - Quickie Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon neutral oil
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef, 85/15 or 90/10
• 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 celery ribs, finely diced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups (285 g) long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, optional
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 3/4 cups (650 ml) low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon gluten-free Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Hot sauce, for serving, optional