Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground sausage
- 10–12 shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1.5 cups mixed onions and bell peppers, chopped
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Season shrimp with seafood seasoning. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side until pink. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the skillet. Brown ground beef and sausage, breaking apart as it cooks. Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne if using. Sprinkle flour over mixture and stir well to combine.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cooked rice and mix thoroughly. Simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Fold shrimp back into the skillet, stir gently, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use day-old rice for best texture and flavor absorption.
- Substitute turkey sausage, chicken, or plant-based alternatives if desired.
- Adjust cayenne and chili powder to control spice level.
- Store in the refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern