POPEYE'S CAJUN RICE - COPYCAT

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Popeye's is a Louisiana-based fried chicken restaurant chain. This recipe is from America's Most Wanted Recipes - Copycat Versions of Everyone's Best-Loved Food. For a serious bayou experience, add more Cajun seasoning and red pepper flakes.

Provided by mailbelle

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/3 cup diced green onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cups cooked long-grain rice
1/4-1/3 cup water
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In a skillet, combine the ground beef and green pepper and cook over medium-high heat until the beef loses its pink color and the pepper is soft.
  • Pour off the excess fat and reduce the heat to medium-low.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, then stir and cook together until the ground beef is completely cooked and the liquid is absorbed, 25 to 35 minutes.

Taimoor
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Popeyes Cajun Rice. It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it. I've also started experimenting with different types of rice, such as bas


Puji Sangeeta
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I've been a fan of Popeyes Cajun Rice for years, but I never thought I could make it at home. This recipe proved me wrong. It's incredibly easy to follow and the results are amazing. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the Cajun seasoning is perfec


korpsep
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This Popeyes Cajun Rice copycat recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it tastes just like the real thing. I've also started making this recipe in my slow


Amber Jones
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This recipe is amazing! The rice is cooked to perfection and the Cajun seasoning is on point. I love the fact that it's not too spicy, so even my kids can enjoy it. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit.


S A M I R
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. The Cajun seasoning is perfect and gives the rice a delicious kick. I've also started making this recipe with different types of rice, such as brown rice and quin


Sonda Mohmad
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This Popeyes Cajun Rice copycat recipe is a game-changer! I've always loved the Cajun Rice from Popeyes, but never thought I could recreate it at home. This recipe proved me wrong. The rice is incredibly flavorful and has the perfect amount of heat.


yahaya habeeb
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The rice was cooked perfectly and the Cajun seasoning was on point. I loved the fact that it wasn't too spicy, so even my kids could enjoy it. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit.


Shariar Imtiaz
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This recipe is a must-try for any fan of Popeyes Cajun Rice. It's so easy to make and the flavor is out of this world. I love that it's not too spicy, so everyone can enjoy it. I've also started experimenting with different types of rice, such as bas


Antaz Ali
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I've been a fan of Popeyes Cajun Rice for years, but I never thought I could make it at home. This recipe proved me wrong. It's incredibly easy to follow and the results are amazing. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, and the Cajun seasoning is perfec


47_Uziar Khan
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This Popeyes Cajun Rice copycat recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a busy mom and I don't always have time to cook elaborate meals. This recipe is quick and easy to make, and it tastes just like the real thing. I've also started making this recipe in my slow


Bishal Phozu
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I was really impressed with this recipe. The rice was flavorful and had just the right amount of spice. I also loved the addition of the green onions and bell peppers. It made the dish more colorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making this again


Lala Atif Qureshi
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This recipe is amazing! The rice is cooked to perfection and the Cajun seasoning is on point. I love the fact that it's not too spicy, so even my kids can enjoy it. I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit.


Justin Seagull
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the rice is always fluffy and flavorful. The Cajun seasoning is perfect and gives the rice a delicious kick. I've also started making this recipe with different types of rice, such as brown rice and quin


Talha Jani
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This Popeyes Cajun Rice copycat recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the flavor is spot-on. I love that it's not too spicy, so the whole family can enjoy it. I've also started adding different veggies to the rice, such as bell peppers and corn,


Jory Taha
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I was skeptical at first, but this recipe really does taste just like the Popeyes Cajun Rice. It's a bit spicy, but not too much, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making this


Henrietta Spady
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This recipe is a game-changer! I've always loved the Cajun Rice from Popeyes, but never thought I could recreate it at home. This recipe proved me wrong. The rice is incredibly flavorful and has the perfect amount of heat. I've already made it severa


Marie Goodson
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I've tried many copycat recipes for Popeyes Cajun Rice, but this one is by far the best. It's easy to follow and the results are amazing. The rice is moist and flavorful, and the spices are perfectly balanced. I've also started experimenting with dif


Zidde Adnan
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This Popeyes Cajun Rice copycat recipe is an absolute hit! It perfectly captures the flavors and textures of the original. The rice is fluffy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice. I love using my rice cooker to make this dish as it make