kickin cajun dirty rice
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Beef (75% to 80% lean)
- 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 package (5.7 to 8 oz) Cajun-style dirty rice mix
- water, as needed
- 1 can (14-1/2 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
Directions
1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add ground beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.
2. 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.
3. Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
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.
This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, iron, selenium and zinc; and a good source of fiber.