Ingredients

• 1 recipe Cajun-Style Beef Sausage (see below)
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 2 medium tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups), divided
• 1 can (15 to 16 ounces) unsalted red or kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup instant rice
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth

Cajun-Style Beef Sausage

• 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef 
• 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

Cooking

Cajun-Style Beef Sausage: Combine 1 pound Kentucky Cattlemen's Ground Beef, 1 tablespoon liquid smoke, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper and 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

1. Prepare Cajun-Style Beef Sausage. Heat large nonstick pan over medium heat until hot. Add sausage mixture, onion, bell pepper and celery; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in 1-1/2 cups tomatoes, beans, rice, Cajun seasoning and broth. Cover and cook 5 to 6 minutes until rice is tender.  Uncover and cook another 1 to 3 minutes or until desired consistency is reached. Top with remaining 1/2 cup tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Recipe Courtesy of Beef Checkoff