INGREDIENTS
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1 lb. extra lean ground beef
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1/2 tsp. coarse ground black pepper
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4 Tbl. butter (1/2 a stick)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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1 large rib celery, thinly sliced
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1 sweet red cubanelle pepper, chopped (seeds and membranes removed)
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2 tsp. chili powder
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1 tsp. cumin
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1 tsp. garlic powder
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1/2 tsp. cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama
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1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
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1 (5.7 oz.) packet Knorr Dirty Rice mix
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1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
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2 cups water
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1/2 tsp. more coarse ground black pepper
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1 (15.25 oz.) can corn, well drained (can sub frozen peas if preferred)
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4 oz. (1 cup) shredded Mexican blend cheese
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chopped tomatoes
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snipped green onions