Description
Louisiana Seven Steak Stew is a classic Creole comfort dish featuring tender seven-bone steak simmered in a rich, flavorful gravy with onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Perfectly seasoned with Cajun spices, this hearty stew pairs beautifully with rice, mashed potatoes, or cornbread for an authentic Southern meal.
Ingredients
🩷 2 pounds of seven-bone steak
🩷 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
🩷 1 teaspoon salt
🩷 1 teaspoon black pepper
🩷 1 large onion, chopped
🩷 1 green bell pepper, diced
🩷 1 red bell pepper, diced
🩷 3 cloves garlic, minced
🩷 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
🩷 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
🩷 3 cups beef broth
🩷 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
🩷 2 bay leaves
🩷 1 teaspoon thyme
🩷 Optional: 1 cup sliced carrots, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
🔵 Step 1: Generously season the seven-bone steak with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.
🔵 Step 2: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned. Remove and set aside.
🔵 Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté onions, bell peppers, and garlic, scraping up browned bits.
🔵 Step 4: Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir, and gradually add beef broth, stirring until smooth. Add diced tomatoes, bay leaves, and thyme.
🔵 Step 5: Place the steak back in the skillet, cover, and simmer on low for 2-3 hours (or transfer to a slow cooker for 6-8 hours on low). Add optional vegetables if desired.
🔵 Step 6: Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles. Garnish with parsley or green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier stew, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Substitute seven-bone steak with chuck steak or short ribs if unavailable.
- Use a slow cooker or Instant Pot for a hands-off or quick-cooking option.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2-3 hours (6-8 hours in a slow cooker)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering or Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Creole, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: ~320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Seven steak stew, Louisiana stew, Cajun stew, comfort food, Creole recipe