Cajun Ground Beef and Rice

3 cups Rice - prepared according to package directions for serving with ground beef
1 lb Lean Ground Beef
1 whole Red Bell Pepper - diced
3 cloves Fresh Garlic - minced
1 whole Yellow Onion - diced
3 stalks Celery - diced
¾ cup Beef Stock
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
3 tsp Cajun Seasoning
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce - I used Chipotle Tabasco for a smoky finish, optional – classic Tabasco works too

In a wide large skillet over medium heat, drizzle in the olive oil. When hot, toss in diced red peppers, diced onion, and diced celery.
Stir to combine and cook a few minutes then add in the fresh minced garlic. Next add in one teaspoon of the cajun seasoning, reserving the rest.
Stir the diced vegetables and garlic to combine once more and continue cooking until garlic is fragrant and vegetables begin to soften becoming tender, a few more minutes.
Add in the ground beef and brown it. Break up the ground meat with a flat wooden spatula until evenly browned and broken up. Add in the last two teaspoons of the reserved cajun seasoning plus the 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
Stir the mixture until the tomato paste begins to melt into the meat with the heat from the pan.
Lastly, splash in the beef stock and shake in a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. I used the chipotle Tabasco sauce for a nice hint of smoky spicy finish. Regular classic Tabasco works too.
Bring everything to a light simmer and then cover. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Serve over the fresh cooked rice and enjoy hot.

Source: https://www.redwinedragons.com/easy-cajun-recipe-with-ground-beef-and-rice/