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Cajun Dirty Rice

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Servings: 4
Calories: 461kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 grams lean minced beef 5% fat
  • 250 grams rice
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 red peppers chopped
  • 200 grams mushrooms cut in half
  • 2 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 beef stock pot
  • 1 chicken stock pot
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning I recommend using Spicentice for the best flavour - use discount code SLIMMINGV20 to save 20%
  • 1 tbsp Frank's Red Hot Sauce feel free to use more or less, depending on your own personal taste - but be warned, it's hot!
  • 1/2 bunch spring onions chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 rashers lean bacon visible fat removed, chopped
  • Low calorie cooking spray
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Fresh parsley chopped, to garnish

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to packet instruction, with the chicken stock pot and bay leaf added to the water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat a frying pan over a medium heat, spritz with low calorie cooking spray, and add the onions and garlic. Fry until soft. Add the minced beef and the bacon, and continue to fry until browned.
  • Add the beef stock pot to 200ml of boiling water, stir well, and set aside.
  • Add the cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and Frank's Red Hot Sauce to the minced beef pan and stir well.
  • Add the peppers, mushrooms, and stock to the pan, and stir well. Cook until the veggies are softened and the mixture has thickened, stirring regularly.
  • Add the rice and the spring onions to the pan, reserving a small amount of spring onions for garnishing, and stir well. Cook for a minute or until the rice is piping hot.
  • Divide the meal between 4 bowls, season with black pepper, and garnish with parsley and the remaining spring onion.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 461kcal