CAJUN BEEF & RICE

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Cajun rice from a restaurant or box can have a lot of sodium and fat. Here's a hearty, healthy way to trim it down. -Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
3 celery ribs, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cups water
1 cup instant brown rice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium beef bouillon granules
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, celery, green and red peppers, and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 8-10 minutes; drain., Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until rice is tender, 12-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 422mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Talha Shah
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


AltF4
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Ni loy
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Edith Hornsby
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Alicia Bonngard
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


George Green
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Vineshking123
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Patrick Andoh
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Lawe Tareq
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I sẽ definitely be making this again.


Kamal Miya
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Krechr Hollett
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This was a great recipe! The beef was so tender and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdullah Tukhe
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I made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were perfect and the beef was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Engineer Asif Talukder
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The beef was so flavorful and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.