Cajun Sirloin Steaks With Sweetcorn Slaw Food

CAJUN BUTTER STEAK BITES

Steps:

• Combine cajun seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the steak bites and toss to evenly coat.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a skillet or pan over medium-high heat until hot.
• Sear the steak bites in batches for 2-3 minutes each side until edges are crispy and browned, adding extra oil as needed. Set aside.
• Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the skillet and heat until melted. Sauté the chopped garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), while scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
• Take the pan off the heat. Throw the steak bites back in and toss through the garlic butter to evenly coat.
• Serve warm.

CAJUN SIRLOIN WITH MUSHROOM LEEK SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub steak with Cajun seasoning; let stand for 5 minutes., In a large skillet, cook steak in oil over medium-high heat for 7-10 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, saute mushrooms and leek in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the wine, pepper and salt, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook until liquid is reduced by half. Slice steak; serve with mushroom sauce.

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 SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH SWEETCORN SLAW

Steps:

• Mix the butter, garlic, ¼ tsp honey and the Cajun spice mix until combined, then put on a piece of baking parchment and roll into a cylinder. Chill until ready to use.
• Heat 1 tsp oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat. Cut the kernels from the corn and fry with the salt for 6-8 minutes until golden. Tip into a large bowl with the cabbage, salad onions and chilli. Mix the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime zest and juice and the remaining ¼ tsp honey, then toss through the vegetables to make a slaw.
• Heat the remaining 1 tsp oil in the same large frying pan over a high heat. Season the steaks and fry on each side for 2 minutes for medium-rare. Put on plates and immediately top with the Cajun butter (put 1/2 on each steak). Allow to sit for a minute, loosely covered with foil so that the meat rests and the butter melts, then serve with the slaw. Enjoy with some baked sweet potato wedges, if liked.

ROASTED PORK WITH CAJUN SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Mix 1 tablespoon each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle the pork with 1/2 teaspoon salt and rub with the sugar-spice mixture. Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the pork and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, about 18 minutes. Transfer the pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• Meanwhile, make the slaw: Whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, horseradish and the remaining 2 teaspoons each Cajun seasoning and brown sugar in a small bowl. Toss the slaw mix, bell peppers and scallions in a large bowl. Add the mayonnaise dressing and toss to coat. Slice the pork and divide among plates. Drizzle with any juices from the skillet. Serve with the slaw.

SWISS STEAK

Steps:

• Cut the sirloin in pieces about 2x3 inches.
• Coat the meat with the flour, salt and pepper.
• Pound the meat on a cutting board with a meat mallet.
• Dip again into the remaining flour.
• I use 2 large frying pans with 2 tablespoons of oleo in each to fry the meat inches.
• Fry the steak until browned on both sides.
• Remove from the pan and fry the chopped onion.
• Now add the meat, onion, pan drippings, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, and all the sauces to a crockpot on HIGH for 3 hours or until fork tender.

SIRLOIN STEAKS WITH CREAMY SAUCE

Steps:

• Grill or broil steaks to desired doneness.
• Meanwhile, in a sauté pan, heat butter. Add onion, garlic and mushrooms. Sauté about 2-3 minutes or until mushrooms are soft. Add gravy, white wine and sour cream. Bring to a boil.
• Pour sauce over steaks and serve.