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Creole Tuna

SUBMITTED BY: Betty Bernat

"'This speedy recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember,' shares Betty Bernat of Bethlehem, New Hampshire. 'Because it relies on pantry staples, it's easy to make when you can't decide what to fix for dinner,' At 48 cents a serving, it's economical besides.'"

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PREP TIME	10 Min
READY IN	10 Min

SERVINGS

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Servings
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INGREDIENTS

1/4 cup chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup milk
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
Hot cooked rice

DIRECTIONS

In a saucepan, saute green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in the flour, sugar, salt and pepper until blended. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tuna and Creole seasoning; heat through. Serve over rice if desired.

FOOTNOTES

The following spices may be substituted for the Creole seasoning-1/2 teaspoon each paprika and garlic powder, and a pinch each cayenne pepper, dried thyme and ground cumin.
Editor's Note:The cost per serving does not include optional ingredients such as garnishes. When there is a choice of two ingredients, the cost is figured with the first one listed.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2007 by Kim

I absolutely loved this recipe even though I didn't have any stewed tomatoes on hand or cajun... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2008 by mirm dabboussi

I LOVED this recipe! It was easy aswell as fun ^^ We added some hot sauce to it and it was... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2008 by SAMDOUG

Not bad, not fabulous. Probably won't make it again, but it was a nice variation of creole... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Donna Baker

My family loved this recipe. My husband never wants to have regular "Tuna Helper" again!!! MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by H McKay

The tomatoes completely over-powered the other flavors - I might try this recipe again with a... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2008 by SINGLETON165

So easy and fast! I only had Rotel, so used that instead of tomatoes - boy was it hot! Next... MORE