Southern Natchitoches Cajun Casserole

Southern Natchitoches Cajun Casserole

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Ingredients

1 pound ground chuck

1 pound breakfast sausage

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 red bell pepper, chopped

1 cup celery, chopped thin

1 yellow onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere's)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon pepper

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 cup beef broth

3/4 cup whipping or heavy cream

2 cups cooked rice

Directions

In a large heavy skillet, cook the ground chuck and sausage until it is no longer pink.

Add the chopped, red and green pepper,celery, onion and garlic.

Cook these additions until the onions are clear and the peppers are tender.

Stir in the chili powder, salt, pepper, and Creole Seasoning (Tony Chachere's), cook until this is mixed well.

Slowly add the flour, beef broth and then the whipping cream whip until smooth, then add to the meat mixture.

Stir in the 2 cups of cooked rice.

Cook the mixture until it is thick.

Pour the mixture into a 9X13 baking dish and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes..

Garnish with parsley and fresh green onions.