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One Pot Cajun Beef Pasta with colorful vegetables in a dish

One Pot Cajun Beef Pasta with Lots of Vegetables

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A hearty and flavorful dish that combines zesty Cajun spices, tender beef mince, and vibrant vegetables, all cooked in one pot for easy clean-up.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 500 g beef mince (ground beef)
  • 1 medium carrot, shredded
  • 1 medium zucchini, shredded
  • 1 red capsicum chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 800 g canned crushed tomatoes
  • 400 g kidney beans, drained
  • 2 cups chicken stock/broth, low sodium
  • 2 cups water
  • 350 g elbow pasta (uncooked)
  • 1.5 cups colby cheese, shredded
  • 1 green onion stems finely sliced (optional garnish)
Spices
  • 1.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 tbsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 1.25 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy-based pot over high heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and chopped onion; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
  3. Introduce the ground beef, breaking it up as you cook, until no red meat is visible.
  4. Add shredded carrot and zucchini; cook for 2 minutes until the moisture evaporates.
  5. Stir in chopped red bell pepper and cook for 2 minutes.
  6. Mix in the tomato paste and Cajun spices; cook for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in the canned crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and kidney beans; stir and bring to a simmer.
  8. Add the uncooked pasta, stirring to combine; let it return to a simmer.
  9. Cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium so the liquid simmers gently.
  10. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top, cover again, and turn off the stove for 3 minutes.
  12. Garnish with green onion if desired and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

Notes

This dish pairs well with crusty bread or a simple garden salad. For a cheesier crust, broil topped dish for a few minutes after cooking.

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