Mardi Gras Beef Recipe
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder, divided
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 pound (1 inch thick) sirloin steak
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, juice drained and reserved
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- salt and pepper to taste
- In a skillet, saute onion, green pepper, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in oil until vegetables are crisp-tender. Meanwhile, sprinkle steak with remaining garlic powder. Grill or broil steak 5 inches from the heat for 6 to 8 minutes (for medium-rare), turning once, or until desired doneness is reached. Add tomatoes to skillet. Combine reserved tomato juice and cornstarch; add to vegetable mixture. Cook and stir until thickened. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Thinly slice meat; top with vegetables.
