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One Pot Cheesy Cajun Beef Rice
A flavorful and hearty one-pot dish combining Cajun spices, lean beef, rice, and melted cheese, finished with a creamy Cajun mayo drizzle.
Ingredients
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- 1 spray low calorie spray
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small carrot, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 455 g extra lean beef mince
- 1.5 tablespoons cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 180 g long grain white rice, dry
- 480 ml chicken stock
- 120 g colby cheese, grated (or cheddar/red leicester and mozzarella mix)
- 2 spring onions chopped
- salt and pepper to season
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 tablespoons reduced fat mayo
- 3 tablespoons fat free Greek Yoghurt
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Mix Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, mayo, and yoghurt to make the Cajun Mayo. Set aside.
- Sauté onion, carrot, and garlic in a sprayed pan until softened.
- Add beef, cook until browned, then stir in seasonings and tomato paste for 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in peppers, rice, and stock; simmer covered for 12-15 minutes until rice absorbs liquid. Rest for 10 minutes, then fluff.
- Top with cheese, melt under broiler, then garnish with spring onions and drizzle with Cajun mayo before serving.
Notes
Ensure rice rests covered for perfect texture and melt cheese under a hot broiler for best results.