One Pan Easy Cajun Steak and Rice
2 New York strip steaks
Butter, for basting and cooking vegetables
Oil, for cooking steaks
Fresh-ground pepper, to taste
Montreal Steaks seasoning, to taste
Cajun seasoning, to taste
Paprika, to taste
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno, diced
2 bell peppers, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups white, instant rice
3 cups beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup Parmesan, shredded
1. Take two NY strip steaks and add a little oil to them then season well with pepper and Montreal steak seasoning.
2. To a hot pan with a little oil cook the steaks for 3 minutes on each side. Then add 3 tablespoons of butter and baste in the butter for just about 30 seconds. Remove those from the pan and let rest. (I did medium rare, cook longer if you’d like)
3. To the same pan add two more tablespoons of butter. Once that melts add 1 diced onion, 1 diced jalapeño, and 2 diced bell peppers. Season well with a Cajun seasoning (I used slap ya mama) and some smoked paprika. This depends on how spicy you want it. I did around 2 teaspoons of paprika and 2-3 teaspoons of slap ya mama. Turn the heat to medium and let them cook for about 5 minutes. Or until desired cook on those. You can add minced garlic at the end if you would like too!
4. Now to the pan, add 3 cups of white instant rice and toss with the peppers, onions and butter. Then add 3 cups of low sodium beef broth. Turn up heat and when it starts to boil turn down to low and cover just about 2 minutes.
5. Remove lid and mix your rice. It should be cooked by now. Now add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and mix. Then add 1/2 cup of freshly shredded Parmesan cheese and mix again until melted.
6. Top with your steak and enjoy!!!