Recipe: Kickin' Cajun Dirty Rice (using dirty rice mix)

KICKIN' CAJUN DIRTY RICE

1 pound ground beef (75% to 80% lean)
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 (5.7 to 8 ounces) package Cajun-style dirty rice mix
Water, as needed
1 (14 1/2 ounces) can diced tomatoes, drained

Brown ground beef with bell pepper in large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is not pink, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles. Pour off drippings.

Stir in rice mix and water amount indicated in package directions, omitting oil or margarine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook according to time indicated in package directions or until rice is tender.

Stir in tomatoes. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Makes 4 servings