Macro Perfect Cajun Beef & Veggie Rice
PHASE 1 : RESET
Smoky, a little spicy, and loaded with veggies, all in one pan. Leftovers make an easy lunch!
PREP10 MINUTESCOOK25 MINUTESMAKES4 SERVINGSEQUIPMENTSKILLET
CALORIES
417
PER SERVING
PROTEIN
27g
27%
CARB
45g
43%
FAT
14g
30%
INGREDIENTS
½ Tbs cooking fatoil, butter, or ghee
3 large carrots, thinly sliced
2 bell peppers, sliced
4 green onions, slicedkeep white and green parts separate
1 lb 90/10 ground beef
2 tsp Cajun seasoningcheck the label; many blends are salty
1 Tbs tomato paste
4 Tbs water
3 cups cooked riceabout 1 cup uncooked
Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
1
Heat cooking fat in a large skillet over medium heat. Add carrots, peppers, and green onion whites; sauté 10 minutes, until softened.
2
Add beef and cook about 10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned.
3
Stir in Cajun seasoning and tomato paste; cook 1 minute, until fragrant.
4
Add rice and water; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, top with green onion greens, and serve. Enjoy!
MAKE IT YOURS
Short on time? Precooked rice packets work too; 1½ (8.8 oz) pouches make about 3 cups.
More heat? Use up to 1 Tbs Cajun seasoning.
Using 93/7 beef: 387 calories, 28g protein (29%), 45g carb (46%), 10g fat (24%) per serving.
IDEAL AGE | BODY RECOMP DONE RIGHT | RECIPE
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