Saucy Cajun Round Steak


Real comfort food!!! Serve over garlic mashed potatoes with a side of corn. (try the crockpot version, below) from canadian living mag.

Steps


In a large plastic bag , shake together flour , salt and pepper.
Cut steak into 8 pieces.
One piece at a time , seal steak in bag.
Pound with meat mallet to 1 / 4 inch thikcness , working flour mixture into meat.
Reserve any remaining flour mixture.
In a dutch oven , heat oil over medium high heat.
Brown meat well , in batches if necessary.
Remove to plate.
Add bacon to pan.
Cook over medium heat until crisp , about 5 minutes.
Drain off fat.
Add onions , garlic , celery , cajun seasoning and thyme.
Cook , stirring until onions are softened , about 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with any reserved flour mixture , cook , stirring for 1 minute.
Whisk tomato paste into stock.
Pour into pan ,.
Return steaks and any accumulated juices to pan.
Cover and simmer over low heat , turning steaks halfway through , 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Add green pepper.
Simmer , covered until steaks are fork tender and green pepper is tender crisp , about 15 minutes.
Sprinkle with green onions and parsle.

Ingredients


all-purpose flour, salt, fresh ground pepper, round steak, canola oil, bacon, onions, garlic, celery, cajun seasoning, dried thyme, tomato paste, beef stock, sweet green pepper, green onions, fresh parsley