Spicy Cajun Stir-fry Beef

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Spicy Cajun Stir-fry Beef

Capture the spicy flavour of jambalaya in a fraction of the usual preparation time. Streamline it further by preparing the vegetables while the meat marinates. Serve over hot whole grain rice or couscous.

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz/796 mL) diced tomatoes2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch1 lb (500 g) Beef Grilling Steak, cut into thin stripsVegetable oil cooking spray½ cup (125 mL) EACH chopped onion, celery and sweet green pepper2 cloves garlic, minced1 cup (250 mL) frozen or drained canned corn kernelsSalt and fresh ground pepperChopped fresh parsleyCajun Spice Mix (from scratch or 2 tsp/10 mL purchased Cajun spice)4½ tsp (22 mL) paprika1 tbsp (15 mL) EACH dried basil and oregano1½ tsp (7 mL) dried thyme1 tsp (5 mL) garlic powder½ tsp (2 mL) EACH cayenne pepper and ground mace

Directions

1. Stir-fry: Drain tomatoes, collecting juice in sealable freezer bag; set tomatoes aside. Add cornstarch to juice in bag and stir to combine. Add beef strips to bag, massaging with marinade; seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

2. Cajun Spice Mix: Meanwhile, combine paprika, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, cayenne, mace and pepper in a small bowl. Set 2 tsp (10 mL) aside for stir-fry and store remaining in a jar or airtight container for another use. (Makes about ¼ cup/60 mL.)

3. Drain meat through colander set over bowl, reserving marinade. Heat a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray. Cook beef strips for 1 minute per side or until just browned. Transfer to bowl.

4. Add onion, celery, green pepper and garlic to pan; stir-fry for 5 minutes or until almost tender-crisp. Stir in reserved Cajun Spice Mix, reserved marinade, tomatoes, beef and any accumulated juices and corn. Bring to boil; cook, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with parsley.

Tip

Use remaining Cajun Spice Mix for another stir-fry or as a rub on beef roasts or steaks before roasting or grilling.

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