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Cajun Rice and Gravy

A hearty dish featuring tender beef in a flavorful Cajun gravy served over rice or fries.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 2 lb chuck roast
  • 3 tbsp cajun seasoning mix
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
  • 2 stalks celery (chopped)
  • 0.25 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef stock (32oz)
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup dark roux

Instructions
 

  • Cut beef into pieces, pat dry, and season with 1 tbsp cajun seasoning. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven, brown beef in batches, then set aside. Add vegetables and garlic, cook 3-4 minutes with 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning.
  • Stir in tomato paste, then add beef stock, Worcestershire, and remaining cajun seasoning. Return beef, bring to boil.
  • Cover and bake in oven for 2.5-3 hours until beef is tender. Shred beef and add roux to thicken gravy.
  • Serve over rice, fries, or as a beef debris po' boy.

Notes

Use low-sodium beef stock to reduce sodium content if desired.
Keyword Beef, Gravy, Rice