One Pot Cajun Beef Pasta Recipe for the Pressure Cooker
A hearty and flavorful one-pot Cajun beef pasta meal made simple using a pressure cooker. Packed with veggies, spices, and creamy cheese, this dish delivers comfort in every bite without the fuss.
Equipment
- 1 pressure cooker or deep one-pot pan
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for base flavor
- 500 g beef mince
- 1 onion diced
- 1 red capsicum diced
- 1 zucchini grated
- 1 carrot grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup beef stock
- 400 g diced tomatoes canned
- 250 g pasta your choice
- 0.5 cup cheddar cheese grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in your pot over medium heat until hot enough for the beef to sizzle.
- Throw in the beef mince and brown well, breaking it apart as it cooks.
- Add the diced onion, capsicum, zucchini, carrot, and garlic. Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Sprinkle Cajun seasoning and stir for one minute to release flavors.
- Pour in the beef stock, diced tomatoes, and pasta. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Remove lid, stir in grated cheddar until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Cool leftovers before storing. Keeps in fridge up to 4 days or freeze portions for 2 months. Reheat with beef broth if needed.