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Creole Beef And Bell Pepper Jambalaya Skillet

Name: Creole Beef And Bell Pepper Jambalaya Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb halal ground beef; 1 cup long-grain white rice; 1 medium yellow onion, small diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, small diced; 2 ribs celery ribs, small diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 14.5 oz canned crushed tomatoes; 2 cups halal beef broth; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning blend; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

A vibrant one-skillet Creole jambalaya featuring ground halal beef simmered with aromatic vegetables, warm spices, and tomato-infused rice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Holy Trinity Sauteing

Sweating onions, bell peppers, and celery together to form the aromatic foundation of Creole savory dishes.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Step 2: Add the halal ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.

Step 3: Stir in the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.

Step 4: Add the minced garlic and Cajun seasoning blend, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5: Stir in the long-grain white rice, crushed tomatoes, and halal beef broth, bringing the mixture to a boil.

Step 6: Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Cooking tips

Let the covered skillet sit off the heat for 5 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.
Ensure the skillet lid seals tightly so the rice cooks evenly without drying out.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Cajun Creole; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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