Cajun Pepper Steak

Updated: May. 05, 2022

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.

Cajun Pepper Steak Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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

1. 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.
2. 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.