This Mardi Gras Beef recipe is a comforting, home-style meal that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table in under thirty minutes. Featuring tender slices of sirloin steak, the dish is paired with a hearty sauce made from stewed tomatoes, crisp green peppers, and aromatic thyme. The combination of garlic, cornstarch-thickened tomato juice, and sautéed vegetables creates a savory topping that complements the grilled beef perfectly. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you need something satisfying yet simple to prepare. With ingredients likely already in your pantry, this dish offers a reliable and delicious option for feeding the whole family.
Mardi Gras Beef
Description
This Mardi Gras Beef recipe is a comforting, home-style meal that brings vibrant flavors to your dinner table in under thirty minutes. Featuring tender slices of sirloin steak, the dish is paired with a hearty sauce made from stewed tomatoes, crisp green peppers, and aromatic thyme. The combination of garlic, cornstarch-thickened tomato juice, and saut&# 195;©ed vegetables creates a savory topping that complements the grilled beef perfectly. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you need something satisfying yet simple to prepare. With ingredients likely already in your pantry, this dish offers a reliable and delicious option for feeding the whole family.Ingredients
Directions
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Heat cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add chopped onion, green pepper strips, dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of the garlic powder to the skillet.
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Sauté the vegetables until they are crisp-tender.
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Meanwhile, sprinkle the sirloin steak with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder, plus salt and pepper to taste.
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Grill or broil the steak 5 inches from the heat for 6-8 minutes, turning once, or until desired doneness is reached.
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While the steak cooks, add the drained stewed tomatoes to the skillet with the sautéed vegetables.
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In a small bowl, combine the reserved tomato juice and cornstarch until smooth.
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Stir the cornstarch mixture into the tomato and vegetable mixture in the skillet.
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Cook and stir the sauce until it thickens.
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Season the sauce to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed.
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Thinly slice the cooked steak.
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Top the sliced meat with the hot vegetable and tomato sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 15.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.1g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 2.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 3.5g2%
- Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
- Sugars 1.6g
- Protein 0.5g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For best results, let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices.
You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding more reserved tomato juice or cornstarch slurry as desired.
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
