Best Zesty Cajun Pepper Steak Recipes

SPICY PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Cut beef across grain into thin strips.
• In a bowl combine soy sauce, garlic, paprika, ginger, and oil.
• Add the beef to bowl and stir to coat.
• Cover bowl and let it stand 30 min at room temperature.
• In the meantime, slice vegetables.
• In a large wok or frying pan, heat 1 Tbsp oil.
• Add the beef and cook over med/high heat until browned.
• Remove meat.
• Add vegetables (except tomatoes) to the pan.
• Cook vegetables until tender crisp.
• Return meat to the pan with the vegetables.
• Mix cornstarch with water and add to pan.
• Cook until thickened.
• Add the tomatoes and heat through.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

THE BEST PEPPER STEAK

Steps:

• Freeze the flank steak until the meat is slightly frozen and firm enough to thinly slice with ease, 45 minutes to 1 hour.
• Finely grate 2 cloves of the garlic into a large bowl. Peel the ginger and cut it in half. Finely grate one of the ginger halves into the same bowl; reserve the remaining ginger. Whisk in 3 tablespoons of the soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of the Shaoxing wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the sugar and several large grinds of pepper to combine. Set aside.
• Thinly slice the flank steak against the grain on a very slight bias into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut any extra-long pieces in half; the strips should be no longer than 3 to 4 inches. Add to the bowl with the marinade and stir to combine. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
• About 30 minutes before finishing the dish, use tongs to transfer the steak to a large baking sheet lined with several layers of paper towels and arrange in a single layer. Lay additional paper towels on top to help absorb any excess marinade. Set aside to take the chill off the meat.
• Whisk together the beef broth, sesame oil, remaining 1/4 cup soy sauce, remaining 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and a couple large grinds of pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
• Finely mince the remaining 2 cloves garlic and add to a small bowl. Finely mince the remaining ginger and add to the same bowl. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the canola oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil starts to shimmer, add a third of the steak strips in a single layer and cook until well-browned on the first side, about 1 minute. Flip and cook until browned on the second side, about 1 more minute. Transfer to a large plate. Cook the remaining steak in 2 additional batches, adding 1 1/2 teaspoons of canola oil per batch. Transfer to the plate.
• Lower the heat to medium high. Add the onion and a splash of water to the empty skillet and cook, scraping up any browned bits and stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Add the red and green bell peppers and cook, stirring frequently and adding another splash of water if the skillet starts to get too brown on the bottom, until the vegetables are crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 1 minute.
• Return the steak to the skillet and stir to combine. Whisk the cornstarch into the sauce, then pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce is thick and glossy, about 2 minutes. Transfer the pepper steak to a large serving platter and top with sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with a side of steamed rice.

EASY CAJUN PEPPER STEAK SAUTE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, brown the beef cubes in hot oil over medium heat; drain fat.
• Stir in broth, tomatoes, green pepper, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until meat is tender.
• Discard bay leaf.
• In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water until smooth.
• Stir into simmering sauce, and cook for about 2 minutes, or until thickened.
• Serve with rice or noodles.

30 MINUTE CAJUN BUTTER STEAK AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, toss together the steak, thyme, paprika, chili powder, oregano, onion powder, cayenne, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over high heat. When the oil shimmers, add the peppers and season with salt and pepper. Cook 5 minutes or until the peppers are soft and tender, remove from skillet to a plate.3. Return the skillet to high heat and add the remaining oil. Add the steak and cook, undisturbed for 3-5 minutes. Stir and cook, undisturbed for another 3-5 minutes until the steak is taking on color. Add the butter and garlic, toss to coat and cook until the garlic is fragrant and caramelized, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.4. Serve the beef and peppers over rice. Top with avocado and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

CAJUN RIB-EYE STEAKS

Steps:

• Combine oil, sliced onion, garlic powder and 1 tablespoon black pepper in 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Add steaks to marinade, turning to coat.
• Spoon half of sliced onion evenly over steaks.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler.
• Remove steaks from marinade.
• Combine paprika, cayenne, salt, white pepper and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in small bowl.
• Sprinkle each side of each steak with 1 teaspoon spice mixture.
• Grill or broil steaks until cooked through, about 8 minutes per side for medium-rare.
• Cut each steak in half.
• Divide steaks among plates; serve.