CREOLE STEAKS

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Here's a way to "fancy up" an economical cut of beef. I created the recipe as a variation on Swiss steak. Serve this entree with rice to catch the flavorful sauce. -Nicole Filizetti, Jacksonville, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
4 tablespoons canola oil, divided
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 beef cube steaks (4 ounces each)
Additional salt and pepper

Steps:

In a large skillet, saute the onion, green pepper and celery in , 2 tablespoons oil until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the flour, salt, thyme, cayenne and pepper., Add tomatoes and pepper sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in lemon juice and keep warm., Sprinkle steaks with salt and pepper to taste. In another large skillet, cook steaks in remaining oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 28g protein.