{"id":572,"date":"2025-02-09T13:53:27","date_gmt":"2025-02-09T14:53:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/?p=572"},"modified":"2025-04-22T19:49:05","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T19:49:05","slug":"slow-cooker-cajun-beef-hotpot-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/09\/slow-cooker-cajun-beef-hotpot-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker Cajun Beef Hotpot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong>This Cajun Beef Hotpot is one of the most delicious things you can make in the slow cooker!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-27934\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This recipe is truly magical. The way it all comes together is so nifty. Plus, it&#8217;s absolutely packed with flavour! Follow me&#8230;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1472\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"close up shot of cajun beef hotpot in slow cooker\" class=\"wp-image-27972 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cajun-beef-hotpot.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Preparing Cajun Beef<\/h2>\n<p>Whilst the slow cooker is going to do the heavy lifting when it comes to cooking, we are going to have to whack out the frying pan beforehand. Frying the veg before adding it to <strong>the slow cooker is important for two reasons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water<\/strong> &#8211; We want to sweat down the veg to remove excess water. This ensures the filling comes out thick and saucy, as opposed to being soupy\/watery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flavour<\/strong> &#8211; I often fry veg before adding to the slow cooker to develop a bit more flavour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We&#8217;ll actually be starting by frying some <strong>smoked bacon lardons<\/strong> and using the excess fat to fry the <strong>celery<\/strong>, <strong>peppers<\/strong>, <strong>onion<\/strong> and <strong>garlic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minced\/Ground Beef<\/h3>\n<p>Alongside the veg and bacon, we&#8217;re also going to be frying the beef for the same two reasons. Plus, the minced beef often clumps up in the slow cooker if you don&#8217;t fry it first. <strong>It&#8217;s important that you use lean beef<\/strong> (preferably 5%). If you use fatty beef, the oil gets trapped on top of the potatoes and you end up with a layer of floating fat.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add bacon to pan (photo 1), fry then remove (photo 2), add onion, peppers, celery and garlic (photo 3), fry (photo 4), add beef (photo 5), fry then remove (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to prepare cajun beef hotpot\" class=\"wp-image-27969 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/how-to-prepare-cajun-beef-hotpot.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Slow Cooker Hotpot<\/h2>\n<p>Right, you&#8217;ve done the heavy lifting with the frying, now it&#8217;s time to let the slow cooker do the talking. Alongside what you&#8217;ve already got in there, all you need is some <strong>kidney beans<\/strong>, <strong>crushed tomatoes<\/strong>, <strong>tomato puree<\/strong>, <strong>Beef Oxo\/Bouillon<\/strong> and <strong>Cajun Seasoning<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Potato hotpot<\/h3>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve mixed all the filling, just add some <strong>sliced baby potatoes on top<\/strong>, overlapping as needed. The steam that gets trapped in the slow cooker will cook the potatoes, as will the liquid from the filling underneath. From there, I like to add copious amounts of cheese and pop the lid back on until it melts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Process shots: add filling to slow cooker (photo 1), level flat then layer potatoes (photo 2), cook (photo 3), take lid off (photo 4), add cheese (photo 5), add lid until cheese melts (photo 6).<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"6 step by step photos showing how to make slow cooker cajun beef hotpot\" class=\"wp-image-27968 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/how-to-make-slow-cooker-cajun-beef-hotpot.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Cajun Beef Hotpot FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738949505412\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">how spicy is this hotpot?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Different brands of Cajun seasoning will be spicier than others. I\u2019ve used various different brands and never found 2 tbsp to end up crazy spicy. It should have a nice kick, but nothing overbearing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738949518705\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will the filling be watery?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;ve sweated down the veg and fried the beef, there shouldn&#8217;t be too much excess water. If you notice a considerable amount on the potatoes you can remove some with paper towels\/kitchen roll.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1738949520812\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do I know when it&#8217;s cooked?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The potatoes should be very tender with the filling bubbling around the edges.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1739103229970\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What shall I do if the potatoes aren&#8217;t cooked?<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Just add the lid back on and carry on cooking. This will only tenderise the filling further, so don&#8217;t worry about overcooking the beef section.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1363\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"overhead shot of slow cooker cajun beef hotpot with serving spoon digging in\" class=\"wp-image-27970 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/slow-cooker-cajun-beef-hotpot-1200x1363.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-decoration:underline\">Serving Cajun Beef Hotpot<\/h2>\n<p>I love serving with a dollop of <strong>sour cream<\/strong>, which is especially good if you find it quite spicy. If I&#8217;ve got it on hand, I&#8217;ll sprinkle over some <strong>coriander\/cilantro<\/strong> or <strong>parsley<\/strong>, but this is completely optional. Also, some sliced <strong>avocado<\/strong> goes great too!<\/p>\n<p><em>For more hotpot recipes check out my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/sausage-hotpot\/\">Sausage Hotpot<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/halloumi-hotpot\/\">Halloumi Hotpot<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/chilli-beef-hotpot\/\">Chilli Hotpot<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Alrighty, let&#8217;s tuck into the full recipe for this Cajun beef hotpot shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1358\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"cajun beef hotpot on small white plate with silver fork\" class=\"wp-image-27971 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cajun-beef-hot-pot.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How to make Slow Cooker Cajun Beef Hotpot (Full Recipe &amp; Video)<\/h2>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-27935\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"27935\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-basic\">\n<div class=\"wprm-container-float-left\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150 lazyload\" alt=\"close up shot of cajun beef hotpot in slow cooker\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/cajun-beef-hotpot-300x300.jpg\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/wprm_print\/slow-cooker-cajun-beef-hotpot\" style=\"color: #333333\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe-id=\"27935\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><\/span> Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Slow Cooker Cajun Beef Hotpot<\/h2>\n<p>#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-full svg * { fill: #343434; }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-33 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-50 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50); }#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3 .wprm-rating-star.wprm-rating-star-66 svg * { fill: url(#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66); }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-33 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-50 stop { stop-color: #343434; }linearGradient#wprm-recipe-user-rating-3-66 stop { stop-color: #343434; }<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-rating wprm-recipe-rating-recipe-27935 wprm-user-rating wprm-user-rating-not-voted wprm-user-rating-allowed\" data-recipe=\"27935\" data-average=\"5\" data-count=\"1\" data-total=\"5\" data-user=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-1 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"1\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 1 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-2 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"2\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 2 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-3 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"3\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 3 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-4 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"4\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 4 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><span class=\"wprm-rating-star wprm-rating-star-5 wprm-rating-star-full\" data-rating=\"5\" data-color=\"#343434\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Rate this recipe 5 out of 5 stars\" style=\"font-size: 1em\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span>This Cajun Beef Hotpot is one of the most delicious things you can make in the slow cooker!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dinner, Main Course<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Cajun, Tex Mex<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">15<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-hours\">3<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">45<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">4<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hours<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-27935 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"27935\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">666<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/guy-behind-bacon\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">Chris Collins<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-cost-container\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-cost-label\">Cost <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-cost wprm-block-text-normal\">\u00a33 \/ $4<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"27935\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Equipment<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sharp Knife &amp; Chopping Board<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Large Pan &amp; Wooden Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">3.5L Slow Cooker<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Sieve&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-notes wprm-recipe-equipment-notes-normal\">(for draining beans)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Cheese Grater<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">Serving Spoon<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-27935-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"27935\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">125g \/ 4.5oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">finely diced<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Smoked Bacon Lardons<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Peppers<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced (1 red 1 green)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">medium<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>White Onion<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">stalk of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Celery<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Garlic<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>finely diced<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500g \/ 1lb<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lean<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Ground<\/strong>\/<strong>Minced Beef<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(5%)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">400g\/14oz can of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Crushed Tomatoes<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">400g\/14oz can of<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Kidney Beans<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>rinsed &amp; drained<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Tomato Puree<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(Tomato Paste in US)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1x<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Beef Oxo<\/strong>\/<strong>Bouillon Cube<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>crumbled<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cajun Seasoning<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>(see notes)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Smoked Paprika<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp EACH:<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Salt<\/strong>, <strong>Black Pepper<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>plus more as needed<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">400g \/ 14oz<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Baby Potatoes<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>or as needed to cover the filling<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150g \/ 1 1\/2 cup<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Cheddar<\/strong><\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em><\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><strong>Sour Cream<\/strong>,<\/span>&#032;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\"><em>to serve (optional)<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-27935-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"27935\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-27935-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the bacon to a large pan then turn the heat to medium. Gently fry until crisp with the fat rendered down, then add the bacon to a 3.5L slow cooker, leaving the excess fat in the pan.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-27935-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Raise the heat slightly to medium-high then add the peppers, onion, celery and garlic. Fry until it all softens and starts to colour. This step is important not only to develop some flavour, but also to sweat out the moisture so the filling doesn&#039;t come out watery in the slow cooker. Add the beef and fry until browned, breaking up with your wooden spoon as you go. Add it all to the slow cooker.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-27935-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Add the crushed tomatoes, kidney beans, tomato puree, Oxo cube, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt and pepper to the slow cooker and give it all a good stir. Use your wooden spoon to level the top so it&#039;s flat. Slice the baby potatoes to around 1\/4&quot; thick then lay the slices over the filling, working from the outside in, overlapping as you go (see video for reference). Generously season with salt and pepper, then pop the lid on and cook on HIGH for 3 1\/2 hours or LOW for 7 hours, or until the potatoes are very tender. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-27935-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Take the lid off, cover with cheese then add the lid back on for 5 or so mins, or until the cheese melts. If there&#039;s a considerable amount of water on the potatoes before you add the cheese, you can gently dab them with kitchen roll\/paper towel to remove some. If it&#039;s just oil I typically leave it there as it&#039;s flavour.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-27935-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\"><span>Serve up with sour cream if desired then tuck in and enjoy!<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-video-container-27935\" class=\"wprm-recipe-video-container\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-video-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Video<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-video\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Slow Cooker Cajun Beef Hotpot\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rPjkpN_gLqI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span><strong>a) Frying<\/strong> &#8211; Frying the veg is important to sweat out the water it contains. I also like to fry the veg to develop a little more flavour (otherwise you&#8217;re kind of just boiling it in the slow cooker). You should have enough oil from the bacon, but if not, just top up with a dash of oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>b) Beef<\/strong> &#8211; Make sure you&#8217;re using lean beef (I use 5%). If you&#8217;re using fatty beef, you&#8217;ll end up with a layer of oil sitting on top of the potatoes. Also, same as the veg. Make sure you fry off any moisture that the beef produces beef you add it to the slow cooker.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>c) Cajun Seasoning<\/strong> &#8211; Different brands will be spicier than others. I&#8217;ve used various different brands and never found 2 tbsp to end up crazy spicy. It should have a nice kick, but nothing overbearing. If you find it spicy I recommend serving with a dollop of sour cream to sooth out the spice.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>d) Leftovers<\/strong> &#8211; Just allow to completely cool then tightly store in the fridge for a few days (or freezer long term). I typically reheat in the microwave until piping hot again.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<p><span><strong>e) Calories<\/strong> &#8211; Whole recipe divided by 4 with no sour cream.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\">Nutrition<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">666<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">46.39<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">49.18<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">32.53<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">10.324<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1.311<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">5.79<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">0.717<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">116<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1088<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1803<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fiber\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Fiber: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">9.4<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sugar\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Sugar: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">3.61<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">1106<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">203.6<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calcium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Calcium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">348<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #777777\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-iron\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #777777\">Iron: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #333333\">6.44<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #333333\">mg<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dontgobaconmyheart.co.uk\/cajun-beef-hotpot\/\">Slow Cooker Cajun Beef Hotpot<\/a> appeared 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This recipe is truly magical. The way it all comes together is so nifty. Plus, it&#8217;s absolutely packed with flavour! Follow me&#8230; Preparing Cajun Beef Whilst the slow cooker is going to do the heavy lifting when it comes to cooking, we [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":577,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[11],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=572"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":585,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/572\/revisions\/585"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=572"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=572"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.holtmath.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=572"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}