Ingredients
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1 lb. extra lean ground beef
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1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
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4 Tbl. butter (1/2 a stick)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 large rib celery, thinly sliced
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1 sweet red cubanelle pepper, chopped (seeds and membranes removed)
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2 tsp. chili powder
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1 tsp. cumin
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama
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1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1 (5.7 oz.) packet Knorr Dirty Rice mix
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1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
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2 cups water
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1/2 tsp. more coarse ground black pepper
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1 (15.25 oz.) can corn, well drained (can sub frozen peas if preferred)
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4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Mexican blend cheese
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chopped tomatoes
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snipped green onions
Instructions
In large deep frying pan (that has a lid), sauté broken up hamburger over medium-low heat with pepper, butter, veggies, and seasonings, until meat is done, breaking up meat more as you cook. Do not drain, you need the butter. (*Make sure you use extra lean ground beef and there won't be any hamburger grease to worry about.) Add Dirty Rice mix during last 2 minutes, stirring frequently.Add water, sauce and more pepper, bring to boil, cover, reduce heat to low, simmer 7 minutes.When done, stir in drained corn, remove from heat, re-cover, and let mixture stand for 5 minutes. Stir, add cheese, cover and let melt. About 5 more minutes.Serve topped with chopped tomatoes and snipped green onion.Can also serve with hot sauce on the side for those who would a little extra heat if desired. Enjoy!
