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Cajun Beef Beans Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this hearty and flavorful Cajun Beef Beans recipe! Inspired by Land O'Lakes' "Healthy One-Dish Meals," this recipe is ready in under an hour and packed with protein and satisfying Cajun spices. A perfect comforting meal for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend dinner.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 408.4 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Cajun Beef Beans

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How to Make Cajun Beef Beans

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large skillet, brown 1 lb ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. In a 2-quart casserole dish, combine the cooked beef with 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 green bell pepper (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  5. Cover the casserole dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly, stirring once halfway through.
  6. Remove from oven, sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or your favorite cheese), and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

20 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

19g

Carbs

17g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Beef & Red Meat Ground Beef Recipes Bean & Lentil Recipes The Americas American Cajun & Creole Southern Healthy Gluten Free One Pot Meals 30 Minutes Or Less

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation North American Healthy Main Dish Beans Beef American Cajun Southern United States Easy Low Fat Dietary One Dish Meal Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Healthy 2 Ground Beef Low In Something Meat 3 Steps Or Less