Cajun Pepper Steak

Name: Cajun Pepper Steak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4-6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds boneless round steak, cut into cubes; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water; Hot cooked rice or noodles

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

Yield 4-6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Cajun recipes have become popular across the country, but they've always been loved here. See if this recipe doesn't become a family favorite at your house.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless round steak, cut into cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Directions

In a large skillet, cook beef in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour or until meat is tender.
Discard bay leaf. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into meat mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 226 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 463mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.

Cajun recipes have become popular across the country, but they've always been loved here. See if this recipe doesn't become a family favorite at your house.

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