Spicy Cajun Sheet Pan Dinner
With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and flavorful spicy Cajun sheet pan dinner that comes together in no time.
Equipment
- sheet pan
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 bell peppers (yellow and red)
- 15 oz kidney beans (canned; drained)
- 1 lb ground spicy pork sausage
- ½-1 lb ground beef
- 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 2-4 oz fresh cilantro -roughly chopped (1 handful; roughly chopped)
- salt & pepper ( to taste)
- 1-3 limes ( cut into wedges)
- 4 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2-4 Tbsp sour cream
- large or small tortillas
- food safety gloves - optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 º F. Chop the peeled onion into chunks. Chop the garlic. Wash, halve, de-seed, and cut the bell peppers into chunks. Place the vegetables in a mixing bowl and add the drained beans, tomato paste, olive oil, and 2 tbsp of water. Coat the vegetables and beans with olive oil, water, and tomato paste using a wooden spoon. Set aside.
- Place the ground beef and pork in a mixing bowl. Add the Cajun seasoning, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Using food-safe gloves or a wooden spoon, combine the ingredients.
- Spread the meat mixture onto a lined or lightly greased sheet pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then remove it from the oven. Spoon the vegetable and bean mixture over the beef and pork. Reduce the oven temperature to 375 º F and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meat is no longer pink.
- Garnish with juice of half a lime, roughly chopped cilantro, halved cherry tomatoes, sour cream, and leftover lime wedges. Serve with warmed tortillas, and enjoy!*Nutritional values do not include sour cream, limes, lime juice, cilantro, and tortillas.
Notes
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- Warm Tortillas: Before the end of cooking, place tortillas on a baking sheet in the oven for five minutes or until heated through.
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- Try using beef tips or steak slices.
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- Try using ground turkey or chicken.
Nutrition
Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 580mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2057IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 6mg
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
