30 Minute Cajun Butter Steak and Peppers
Peppery, spicy, garlicky, and a touch buttery, this Cajun beef has so much flavor...colorful bell peppers, avocado, and plenty of fresh herbs. Made in just one skillet and comes together in about 30 minutes. Serve over steamed rice for a meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Foto: Half Baked Harvest
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds cubed beef tenderloin or ribeye OR flank steak sliced against the gren
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, plus additional thyme for serving
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 bell peppers, sliced
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- juice from 1 lemon
- 3 cups steamed rice, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced
- fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, and or mint
Steps
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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!
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
💰 Cost Estimate
📋 Price Breakdown (19% ingredients detected)
| Ingredient | Amount | Unit Price | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| cubed beef tenderloin or ribeye OR flank steak sliced against the gren | 0.5 pounds | - | - |
| fresh thyme leaves | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| smoked paprika | 1 tablespoon | Rp 40.000/kg | Rp 600 |
| chili powder | 2 teaspoons | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 16.000 |
| dried oregano | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| onion powder | 1 teaspoon | Rp 8.000/100g | Rp 400 |
| cayenne pepper | 1 teaspoon | - | - |
| kosher salt and black pepper | - | - | - |
| extra virgin olive oil | 2 tablespoons | - | - |
| bell peppers | 3 | - | - |
| salted butter | 4 tablespoons | - | - |
| garlic | 3 cloves | - | - |
| juice from 1 lemon | 1 l | - | - |
| steamed rice | 3 cups | - | - |
| avocado | 1 | - | - |
| fresh herbs such as basil | - | - | - |
*Estimated market prices, may vary by region
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