Cajun Rice Dish

Name: Cajun Rice Dish
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 5 cups beef broth; 2 cups uncooked long grain rice; 1 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 cup sliced carrots; 1/2 cup sliced celery; 1/2 cup frozen corn; 1/2 cup frozen peas; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Total Time Prep: 5 min. Bake: 1 hour

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with garlic bread and a tossed salad.—Rose Kostynuik, Calgary, Alberta

Ingredients

5 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked long grain rice
1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

Directions

In a roasting pan, combine broth and rice. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add to rice. Stir in the vegetables, salt and Cajun seasoning.
Cover and bake 30 minutes longer or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 303 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 953mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.

A variety of vegetables makes this delicious Cajun rice casserole a hit with everyone. I team up generous servings with garlic bread and a tossed salad.—Rose Kostynuik, Calgary, Alberta

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