Tucker for a Tenner - Cajun Dirty Rice

This delicious rice dish won't break the bank and will add some spice to your weekly menu.

Serves 4-6

Prep and Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups (300g) basmati rice

• ¼ cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil

• 3 rashers (240g) bacon, chopped

• 1 tablespoon Cajun spice mix

• 500g minced pork

• 1 small (100g) red onion, chopped

• 2 (200g) celery stalks, chopped

• 1 large (350g) red capsicum, diced

• ¼ cup (60g) chopped bottled jalapeño peppers

• 1 cup (250ml) chicken stock

• 2 green onions (green shallots), sliced finely

1. Cook the rice according to packet directions; drain.

2. Meanwhile, in a large casserole dish or large fry pan, add 1 tablespoon of oil and cook the bacon until crispy. Add the Cajun spice mix and pork mince and continue to cook over a medium to high heat until the pork is brown. Add the remaining oil, red onion, celery, capsicum and jalapeños and continue to cook until the onion is soft.

3. Add the chicken stock and deglaze the pan by scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Simmer until most of the stock has evaporated then fold through the rice.

4. Scatter with the green onions and serve.

Suitable to freeze. Rice suitable to microwave.

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