Oven-Ready
Oven-Ready
Cajun Beef & Red Beans with Rice
and bacon
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk
- Protein-Packed
Chef
Laura Alpern
In Your Box (serves 4)
- 16 oz. Ground Beef
- 16 oz. Cooked White Rice
- 15½ oz. Kidney Beans
- 15 oz. Crushed Tomatoes
- 3 oz. Light Sour Cream
- 1 oz. Bacon Bits
- ⅘ oz. Beef Broth Concentrate
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories610
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Carbohydrates56g
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Net Carbs55g
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Fat28g
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Protein36g
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Sodium1700mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Pepper
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Butter
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwave-Safe Plate
- 1 Colander/Strainer
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions.
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1 Start the Beef
Evenly divide ground beef, 2 tsp. olive oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper between both provided trays. Break up beef into bite-sized pieces and spread into an even layer.
Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until beef reaches a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees, 12-15 minutes.While beef bakes, continue recipe. -
2 Add the Beans and Broth
Drain and rinse beans in a colander/strainer.
After 12-15 minutes, carefully remove trays from oven and drain any excess liquid.Evenly divide beans, tomatoes, beef base, blackening seasoning, Cajun seasoning (to taste), 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 cup water between both trays. Stir to combine and spread into an even layer. Trays will be hot! Use a utensil/caution.Bake both trays uncovered in hot oven until beans are heated through, 15-20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven.While beef mixture bakes, continue recipe. -
3 Crisp Bacon, Heat Rice, and Finish Meal
Line a microwave-safe plate with a paper towel. Spread bacon evenly on towel-lined plate.
Microwave until crisp, 1-2 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave.Carefully massage rice in bag to break up any clumps. Place rice in a microwave-safe bowl.Microwave uncovered until heated through, 3-4 minutes.Carefully remove from microwave. Stir in 1 Tbsp. butter and 1/4 tsp. salt until combined. Rest, 2 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork.To serve, top beef mixture with rice. Garnish with sour cream and bacon. Bon appétit!
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