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Savory rice and ground meat dish featuring fresh herbs and spices, healthy and delicious meal option.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 pound turkey sausage casings removed
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning plus more to taste
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups long grain white rice uncooked
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley optional

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and turkey sausage; cook until browned.
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  • Add the diced onion, green and red bell pepper, and celery to the pan. Stir in the minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
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  • Add uncooked rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender.
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  • Remove the skillet from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Add more seasoning if needed. Fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 451kcal (23%) Carbohydrates: 55g (18%) Protein: 32g (64%) Fat: 11g (17%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 329mg (14%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 2g (2%)

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