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Kickin' Cajun Dirty Rice
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Ingredients: |
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pound ground beef (75% to 80% lean) |
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medium green bell pepper, chopped |
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package (5.7 to 8 ounces) Cajun-style dirty rice mix |
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Water, as needed |
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can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained |
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Instructions: |
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Brown ground beef with bell pepper in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings. |
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Stir in rice mix and water amount indicated in package directions, omitting oil or margarine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook according to time indicated in package directions or until rice is tender. |
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Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. |
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| Makes 4 servings. |
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| | | | | Nutrition information per serving: 393 calories; 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat; 7 g monounsaturated fat); 76 mg cholesterol; 757 mg sodium; 35 g carbohydrate; 3.6 g fiber; 28 g protein; 5.1 mg niacin; 0.4 mg vitamin B6; 2.4 mcg vitamin B12; 3.5 mg iron; 18.5 mcg selenium; 5.5 mg zinc. |
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