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Cajun Turkey and Andouille Sausage Meatloaf with Dirty Rice

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Rett Main Course
Kategori Cajun
serveringsstørrelse 4 people

Ingredienser
  

  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 4 ounces Andouille sausage, casing removed and finely chopped
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste

fremgangsmåte
 

  • Combine the rice and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce the heat to low. Cook until the rice is tender and the broth is absorbed, then spread the rice on a plate to cool.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the bell pepper, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and chopped Andouille sausage, then cook for 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and let it cool.
  • Heat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, cooled rice, cooled sausage and vegetable mixture, egg, breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  • Shape the mixture into a compact loaf in a baking dish. Stir the tomato paste with 1 tablespoon of water, then spread it over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake until the center reaches 165°F, about 50 to 60 minutes. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing so it holds together neatly.

merknader

For a milder Cajun flavor, use a less spicy Cajun seasoning and check the Andouille sausage label for heat level. Letting the rice and sautéed mixture cool before mixing helps keep the turkey mixture easy to shape and prevents the egg from warming too soon.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Equipment: Small Saucepan, Skillet, Large Mixing Bowl, Baking Dish, Instant-Read Thermometer