A delicious and easy one-pot dish perfect for weekend nights, this entree is bursting with zesty Creole flavors. Ground beef is simmered with vegetables, rice, and spices until perfectly cooked through. Serve hot with a side of seafood stew, or add spicy andouille sausage for an additional kick!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 Tsp olive oil
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp Creole seasoning
2 c. uncooked instant rice
1 c. water
1 c. frozen okra (thawed and minced)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 (11 1/2 oz) can vegetable juice
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until browned.
Add celery, onion, and Cajun seasoning for 4 minutes or until onions are aromatic. Add remaining ingredients.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until rice is cooked and tender. Remove the cover and simmer until the liquid reduces to the desired amount.
Cajun Beef and Rice recipe
A delicious and easy one-pot dish perfect for weekend nights, this entree is bursting with zesty Creole flavors. Ground beef is simmered with vegetables, rice, and spices until perfectly cooked through. Serve hot with a side of seafood stew, or add spicy andouille sausage for an additional kick!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb. ground beef
1 Tsp olive oil
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tsp Creole seasoning
2 c. uncooked instant rice
1 c. water
1 c. frozen okra (thawed and minced)
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 (11 1/2 oz) can vegetable juice
Directions:
In a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the beef until browned.
Add celery, onion, and Cajun seasoning for 4 minutes or until onions are aromatic. Add remaining ingredients.
Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes until rice is cooked and tender. Remove cover and simmer until the liquid reduces to the desired amount.
Spicy Beef Satay recipe
Preparation Time: 25 minutes | Cooking Time: 12 minutes
An easy-to-prepare appetizer that is bursting with flavor, this exotic starter is full of Asian-inspired flavors. Prepare the night before and marinate overnight for an easy treat, or whip up a batch to wow last-minute guests.
Spicy Beef Satay photo by Jack Parnell
Ingredients:
1 ½ lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1 ½-inch thick pieces
1 large onion, cut into chunks
½ c. Dijon-style mustard
½ c. soy sauce
¼ c. honey
2 Tbsp lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp ground red pepper
Directions:
In a large, shallow bowl, combine mustard, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, garlic, and ground red pepper. Whisk until blended. Remove and reserve ½ c. of marinade and set aside.
Add beef to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for 20 minutes.
Remove beef from marinade. Discard marinade. Place beef and onions onto metal skewers, alternating meat and onions.
Place skewers on the prepared grill. Grill, uncovered for 10-12 minutes, basting frequently with reserved ½ c. marinade until meat is cooked through. Serve immediately.