Cajun Chow Mein

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This is a different take on traditional New Orleans red beans and rice. This recipe has been a family favorite for years, created by my grandmother. I hope you enjoy this as much as my family and friends have.

Submitted by Jennifer Landry
Published on March 30, 2020
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 9x13-inch baking dish
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can dark red kidney beans, undrained

  • 1 cup converted long-grain white rice

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat and stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease. Stir in the garlic, onion, and green bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 7 minutes. Pour in the tomatoes, and simmer until the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 minutes.

  3. Once the liquid from the tomatoes has been absorbed, stir in the kidney beans, rice, and water. Season with the chili powder and salt and pepper to taste. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking dish and cover tightly with aluminum foil.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the rice has absorbed the liquid and is tender, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories
10g Fat
42g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 353
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 42g 15%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 80mg 6%
Iron 6mg 31%
Potassium 410mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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