Cajun Carrots and Ground Beef

Ingredients

• Two pounds of ground beef
• 3 cans (15-ounce) of sliced carrot
• Half a teaspoon of black pepper
• One teaspoon of salt
• One medium sliced onion
• Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
• Cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef and drain out the fat.
2. Return the meat to the pan and add the onions and seasoning.
3. Cook until onions are soft and translucent.
4. Drain the carrots, retaining the juice in the can.
5. Add the carrots to the cooked meat and onions, cook for about 20 minutes, stir to prevent sticking.
6. Add a couple of tablespoons of the juice as it starts to stick.
7. Gradually add one cup of carrot juice as it continues to cook down (smother).
8. If you run out of juice just add water.
9. Cook for an additional 20 minutes or until the liquid has been cooked out.
10. Optional: Serve with rice.

Source — Denise Dryden
Prepared by Noah Dryden
Louisiana Anthology
December 21,2021