Cajun Seven 7 Steak Food

CAJUN SEVEN (7) STEAK

Steps:

• Wipe the steaks dry and season the seven steaks with salt, black pepper,cayenne, garlic and onion powder or use any type Cajun seasoning combination. In a cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the steaks and brown the meat on both sides. Remove the meat from the pan after browning; add the sliced onions, bell pepper and garlic; sauté until the onions are soft and starting to caramelize.
• Return the steaks to the skillet and the add beef stock or water. There should be enough stock or water to cover the meat mixture. Stir to blend and then bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer. Cover and cook approximately one hour or until fork tender. The water will reduce and the result will be a light brown oniony gravy. If the gravy is to thin; move the lid on the skillet and allow some steam to escape thereby reducing the thinness of the gravy. Serve the gravy and meat over rice or creamed potatoes with sweet petit pois peas and sliced cabbage slaw. With this dish you just "gotta lick the bone".

CAJUN HAMBURGER STEAK

Steps:

• Sauté onions and bell pepper until wilted.
• Add green onions and saute a few more minutes.
• Add this to the meat mixture along with other seasonings and mix well.
• Form the steaks, and broil on each side until brown.
• Move the pan to the oven and add about 1/2 cup of water to the pan and cover with foil.
• Continue to cook at 350 degrees for about 15 minutes then use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature; it should be: no less than 160°F (medium) and 170°F (well done).
• Add more water if needed and brush a little water over the steaks.
• Continue to cook until desired temperature is achieved.
• Lower fire to 250°F, check and add water if needed and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Remove from oven, brush with water, and/or sauce and leave covered for about 10 minutes.
• On the side sauté some onions, bell pepper and mushrooms.
• Add seasoning and a little instant roux to make a sauce.
• You can also make a roasted pepper sauce.
• Pour sauce and some veggies on top of the steak, or just put them on the side.

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.

SMOKY STEAK WITH CAJUN POTATOES & SPICY SLAW

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the potatoes and cook for 5 mins. Drain and leave to steam-dry in the colander for a few minutes. Toss the potatoes with the Cajun seasoning, half the oil and a good pinch of salt. Tip onto a baking tray and roast for 25-30 mins or until golden and crisp, tossing halfway through.
• To make the slaw, combine the cabbage, onion, mayonnaise, soured cream and chipotle paste in a bowl until the cabbage and onion are well coated. Set aside.
• Rub the steak with the remaining oil and season both sides. Heat a griddle pan or non-stick frying pan over a high heat until very hot. Add the steak to the pan, cook for 2 mins on one side, then 3 mins on the other. Remove, put on a chopping board, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 mins. Slice into strips.
• Serve the steak with the potatoes scattered with the coriander and a pile of the spicy slaw.

CAJUN CHICKEN STEW

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a 4- to 5-quart heavy pot (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking. Pat chicken dry and sprinkle with salt. Brown chicken in 4 batches, turning, about 5 minutes per batch, transferring as browned to a large bowl.
• Add enough of remaining oil to pot to total 1/4 cup fat, then stir in flour with a flat metal or wooden spatula and cook over moderately low heat, scraping back and forth constantly (not stirring), until roux is the color of milk chocolate, 10 to 20 minutes. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and cook, scraping back and forth occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
• Add water to roux mixture and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until roux is incorporated. (Roux will appear curdled initially, but will come together as it reaches a boil.) Add chicken and any juices accumulated in bowl, then simmer, partially covered, until chicken is cooked through, 30 to 35 minutes. Stir in cayenne, scallion greens, and salt to taste and serve over rice.