Pork Medaillons With Cajun Rice Recipe

Name: Pork Medaillons With Cajun Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloin; 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, divided; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked; 2 1/4 cups canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted; 1 bay leaf; Chopped fresh parsley (optional); Hot sauce (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloin
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, divided
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
2 1/4 cups canned no-salt-added beef broth, undiluted
1 bay leaf
Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Hot sauce (optional)

1
Trim fat from tenderloin. Cut tenderloin crosswise into 1-inch-thick slices. Place between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; flatten to 1/2-inch thickness. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning.
2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Add pork; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove from skillet, and keep warm.
3
Coat skillet with vegetable cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add red pepper and next 5 ingredients; saute 8 to 10 minutes or until tender. Add rice; stir well. Add beef broth, bay leaf, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
4
Return pork to skillet; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Remove and discard bay leaf. If desired, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with hot sauce.

285

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3/4-pound) pork tenderloin, 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning, divided, Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper, and more.

Yes, Pork Medaillons With Cajun Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Pork Medaillons With Cajun Rice

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