Cajun Rice & Gravy

Name: Cajun Rice & Gravy
Ingredients: 2-3 lb. beef chuck roast; 2 tbsp. cajun seasoning; 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, (chopped); 1 large green bell pepper, (chopped); 2 stalks celery, (chopped); 3 stalks green onions, (chopped); 3 cloves garlic, (minced); 4 cups water or beef stock, (or more as needed); Hot sauce to taste, (optional); Cajun Country Rice, (for serving)

You can find it on plate lunches across Acadiana, but this Cajun Country classic is an easy and satisfying meal to make at home.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Cajun

Ingredients

2-3 lb. beef chuck roast
2 tbsp. cajun seasoning
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 large green bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 stalks green onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups water or beef stock, or more as needed
Hot sauce to taste, optional
Cajun Country Rice, for serving

Instructions

Bring meat to room temperature and pat dry. Season all sides with Cajun seasoning.
Heat oil in a large saucepot over high heat. Once hot, brown meat on all sides.
Remove the meat from the pot and place to the side, lower heat to medium and stir in onion, bell pepper, celery, green onions, and minced garlic.
Cook vegetables for 5-10 minutes until they begin to caramelize. Add the meat back into the pot and slowly add enough water or beef stock to cover ingredients.
Bring to a simmer, then lower heat and cook for about 3-4 hours, until fork tender, stirring occasionally and adding more liquid as needed.
Serve over hot Cajun Country Rice along with your favorite sides, like corn maque choux or smothered green beans.