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My favorite 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. It’s a fun twist on the usual steak dinner, super quick, and so delicious. The best part? It’s all 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.
You guys have heard the stories about my dad’s (sometimes twice) weekly chicken and rice dinners many times over. But his other staple? Steak and rice. It was the easiest, quickest meal that my dad could get on the dinner table. Both my brothers and mom loved it so much. To this day, steak and rice (ok or steak and potatoes), is their go-to. Stayin true to their midwest roots I guess.
Me however? Well it’s never been my favorite. I’ve said it before, but I much prefer the vegetables and carbs (like yesterday’s cauliflower al pastor quesadilla). Therefore, I really don’t cook very many steak recipes. Plus, let’s be honest, if you are cooking steak, more often than not you just want a simple grilled streak. It is nice to enjoy al fresco on a warm summer night, you know? At least that’s my take.
All that said, every now and again I get inspired to create a new steak recipe. This time around it’s a recipe I am whole heartedly so excited about.
Why? Three simple things…cajun butter, bell peppers, and avocado. These three items provide spicy, smoky flavors, colorful vegetables, and well, avocado is my favorite creamy, healthy, and delicious fruit.
Ever since I was a kid I have always been the biggest fan of Cajun flavors. We’d order from Buffalo Wild Wings way back when my family lived in Ohio. Someone would always get the Cajun fries and my memories of them are making my mouth water. Granted I’ve not had those fries in so long, but from what I remember, they were delicious.
For whatever reason, I was thinking about those Cajun fries the other week. Which then got me thinking about a Cajun seasoned steak. It sounded very interesting, and I was in the mood to really switch things up in the kitchen, so I just went for it.
I had everything I wanted on hand, and less than an hour later, this recipe was complete. I was shocked by how quickly I was able to throw it together, and also how colorful it turned out to be. Immediately I was excited. So I did some recipe adjustments, made it once more, and here we are today!
As you can guess from the 30 minute start to finish cooking time, this is an easy recipe.
Before you start anything, make some rice. Or quinoa or honestly whatever your favorite grain is. It can be anything, but in my family it’s almost always some type of rice.
Tip: if you don’t love making rice or simply do not have the time, I highly recommend picking up some pre-cooked brown rice or quinoa from Trader Joe’s. It can be a real life save when you’re in a time crunch.
So you have your rice cooking. The next step is to toss cubed steak with Cajun spices. You can use something extra fancy or something not so fancy, like a simple flank steak. I like using a mix of fresh thyme, smoky paprika, and cayenne pepper for a really good flavorful kick. Be sure to adjust the amounts of cayenne to your liking, so your steak is just spicy enough for your personal taste.
Once you have the steak seasoned, stir fry a whole bunch of colorful bell peppers until charred on the edges. I love allowing the peppers to char just ever so slightly. It adds tons of flavor.
Now that the peppers are cooked, toss in the steak and give it a nice sear. Add a pat of butter and few garlic cloves, and cook a few minutes more. As the garlic cooks, it infuses the butter with flavor and leaves you with a saucy Cajun butter steak with hints of garlic. Finish the steak off with a squeeze of lemon and you now have Cajun butter steak.
As mentioned, I serve this steak over rice, then toss in the peppers, and top each plate with a few slices of avocado and a handful of fresh herbs. It’s simple, but so colorful and so delicious.
You could also serve this with an additional side salad, to bump up the veggies. Or sauté broccoli alongside the peppers for even more color.
And if you’re not a fan of steak of any kind? Swap in shrimp. Cajun butter shrimp will be equally delicious.
So with that, I think it’s time we all switch things up and enjoy a slightly less predictable steak dinner. What do you think? Summer is on the horizon and this is the perfect one skillet, no oven, dinner to enjoy from now through…ever really. It’s great for all the seasons!
If you make this Cajun butter steak, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
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Love so many of your recipes! Do you think this would work with steak tips?
Thanks so much Kathryn!! Totally, sounds like a great idea! Let me know if you give this dish a try, I hope you love it! xx
A must make! It was so delicious. My boyfriend keeps asking for it.
I used stew beef chunks and seasoned them and placed it in my pressure cooker. Then once completed I placed it in the frying pan with the butter and cooked it a bit longer. I also served it over buttery mashed potatoes and wow!
Hey Danica,
Fantastic!! 🍁🍂 I am delighted to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xT
Super easy and really good! Added snow peas with the red bell peppers just because I had some. Served it with corn on the cob and a salad. Big hit!
Hi Jan,
Fantastic! I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I am so glad it was tasty for you! xT
A family favorite! This is the only way my kids will eat steak. So delicious!
Hey Tia,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner and really appreciate you making it:) xTieghan
Excellent. The meat was tender and spicy and mixed with peppers (I also added fresh brocolli) over rice, it made a wonderful meal. The sauce tied it all together! I will make it again, for sure!
Hi Vicki,
Happy Sunday!! I love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xxT
This recipe is so easy and delicious!!!
Hey Stephanie,
Awesome! So so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xxTieghan
So much flavor and fairly simple! Our family loved it ❤️
Hey Carla,
Happy Monday!! I really appreciate you trying this recipe out, I am so glad it was enjoyed! Have a great week:)
So good!
Thanks so much Marcela! xTieghan
Super easy and extremely tasty.
Hey Katharine,
I am so glad that you enjoyed the recipe, thanks so much for making it! Have a great weekend:) xTieghan
Wow! This recipe is amazing and the final dish turned out delicious. I am so happy I have found this. Can’t wait to try more of your recipes.
Thank you so much!! I am so happy to hear that! xTieghan
amazing!!
Thank you so much Tara! xTieghan
This was my first recipe from the site. We made this for dinner tonight and it was SO good! The avocado was the perfect counterbalance to the spiciness of the dish. Thanks for a great recipe!
Yes! So glad you enjoyed it! Thank you Jeni! xTieghan
Absolutely delicious! We couldn’t get enough of this steak ?
Love that! Thank you Holly! xTieghan
This was a pretty awesome recipe. Fairly simple but super delicious!
Thank you so much Burton! xTieghan
Made this today! It’s hard for me to get different cuts of steak where I live so I had to use a thick sirloin, but it came out great!
It was my first time making one your recipes and it was really delicious! Excited to try more.