Southern Crawfish Rice Bake
This Southern Crawfish Rice Bake is a savory blend of tender crawfish tails, flavorful beef, and colorful vegetables, all layered with perfectly cooked rice and toasted pecans. Baked to golden perfection, this dish is a true celebration of Creole flavors, making it ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners. Enjoy a taste of Louisiana comfort in every bite!
ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds frozen peeled crawfish tails, thawed
- 1 cup toasted, chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 2 tbsps. Creole seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
steps
- 1.
In a medium saucepan, bring water to a boil.
- 2.
Stir in rice and reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, until rice is tender.
- 3.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- 4.
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine ground beef, onion, celery, green and red bell peppers, and garlic.
- 5.
Cook until beef is browned and vegetables are tender.
- 6.
Mix in cooked rice, crawfish tails, pecans, butter, and green onions.
- 7.
Season with Creole seasoning and pepper; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 8.
Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 25 minutes.
- 9.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
