Best Cajun Beef Rice Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

CAJUN BEEF AND RICE

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Looking for a Cajun- styled recipe for dinner tonight? Enjoy this delicious rice and veggies dish that's cooked in a skillet with ground beef - ready in just 10 minutes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/4 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 small stalk celery, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings blend
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup water
4 medium fresh or 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) okra, sliced
1 medium tomato, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (11 1/2 ounces) lightly tangy eight-vegetable juice

Steps:

Heat 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, celery, onion and Cajun seasoning blend, stirring frequently, 4 minutes or until beef is brown and vegetables are tender.
Stir in remaining ingredients. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 65 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg

CAJUN BEEF TIPS WITH RICE

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Make and share this Cajun Beef Tips with Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories White Rice

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb round steak, cut into strips
1 onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb mushroom, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
to taste salt
to taste pepper
to taste cayenne
to taste Tony Chachere's Seasoning

Steps:

Brown the meat, onion, green pepper, and mushrooms in a small amount of oil in a heavy skillet. Cook until vegetables are soft and meat is browned.
Remove from heat. Add tomatoes and spices.
Bring to a boil then lower heat to a simmer.
Cook 10 minutes.
Serve over white rice.