Impress your guests with a delectable and flavorful dish of Creole Steaks, a quick and budget-friendly way to elevate an economical cut of beef. Created by Nicole Filizetti from Jacksonville, Florida, this recipe is a delightful variation on Swiss steak, with a flavorful sauce that complements the tender beef. Serve this enticing entree with rice to soak up all the rich and zesty flavors of the Creole sauce.
To prepare this mouthwatering dish, begin by sautéing a medley of chopped onions, green peppers, and celery in canola oil until they reach the perfect level of crisp-tenderness. Add minced garlic to the mix, infusing the dish with aromatic goodness. Stir in flour, salt, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to create a flavorful base.
Next, add fire-roasted diced tomatoes and hot pepper sauce, bringing the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and thicken. The addition of lemon juice provides a burst of freshness to balance the richness of the sauce.
The beef cubed steaks are seasoned with salt and pepper before being cooked in canola oil until no longer pink. The tender steaks are then served with the delightful Creole sauce, creating a delightful and satisfying meal.
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- ¼ cup chopped green pepper
- ¼ cup chopped celery
- 4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cans (14½ ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 beef cubed steaks (4 ounces each)
- Additional salt and pepper
PREPARATIONS:
- In a large skillet, sauté the onion, green pepper, and celery in 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook for an additional minute. Stir in flour, salt, thyme, cayenne, and pepper.
- Add tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice and keep warm.
- Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. In another large skillet, cook steaks in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with the sauce.
YIELD:
Makes 4 servings.
COOKING TIME:
Prep: 15 minutes, Cook: 35 minutes.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
- If you prefer a spicier sauce, adjust the amount of cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce to suit your taste.
TIPS:
- Serve Creole Steaks with steamed rice or mashed potatoes to soak up the delicious sauce.
Creole Steaks offer a delightful and flavorful twist on an economical cut of beef, transforming it into a dish that will impress any crowd. Presented by Nicole Filizetti from Jacksonville, Florida, this recipe elevates the classic Swiss steak to new heights with a zesty and aromatic Creole sauce that perfectly complements the tender beef. The dish is best served with rice, allowing it to absorb the rich and flavorful sauce.
To create this mouthwatering dish, start by sautéing a delightful combination of chopped onions, green peppers, and celery in canola oil until they reach the perfect level of crisp-tenderness. The addition of minced garlic adds aromatic goodness to the mix. Stir in flour, salt, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and black pepper, creating a flavorful base that sets the stage for the sauce.
Next, fire-roasted diced tomatoes and hot pepper sauce are added, infusing the dish with depth and complexity as they simmer together and thicken. A splash of fresh lemon juice provides a burst of brightness to balance the richness of the sauce.
The beef cubed steaks are seasoned with salt and pepper before being cooked to perfection in canola oil until they lose their pink hue. These tender steaks are then served with the delightful and zesty Creole sauce, creating a satisfying and hearty meal that will be a hit with family and guests alike.
For those who enjoy a bit of spice, consider adjusting the amount of cayenne pepper and hot pepper sauce to suit your personal taste, enhancing the sauce with a delightful kick.
So, savor the delightful flavors of Creole Steaks, a hearty and delectable dish that captures the essence of Southern cooking and brings a touch of elegance to an economical cut of beef.
