While I tend to ignore the plethora of dressed-up desserts on sites like Pinterest, Dressed Up Zatarain's is a favorite here at our casa. When Costco sold the packs, we bought them like they were going out of style. Now, I just grab a few (usually the jambalaya or dirty rice) when they are on sale at our local grocery store, usually for $2 or less a box. Considering that, with just a few editions, this makes 6 portions, my bank account is a fan. It's also quick. Depending on how fast you chop and how much else you are trying to accomplish while dinner cooks, the meal can take 25-40 minutes to prepare.
This meal requires, at the least, the box of Zatarain's and your favorite ground meat. From there, the blend is entirely up to you! I wanted something that would help us get through the quickly aging veggies on our counter and in our fridge. My ingredient list looked like this:
- One box Zatarain's Jambalaya Mix
- Several tomatoes (many more than in the picture)
- Yellow Sweet Peppers
- Zucchini
- 1 pound ground beef
If I had more veggies, I would have chopped them up and thrown them in, as well! I made the mistake of defrosting the wrong meet, but I was saved by a husband willing to defrost the ground beef while I prepared the rest of the meal.
- Prepare the Zatarain's according to the package instructions (I omit the oil)
- Sautee ground meet until brown
- Add in veggies of your choosing and cook until all of the juices are almost gone
- Add in cooked rice and stir
It's even better the next day as leftovers!
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