Smothered Round Steak & Gravy

Ingredients:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1-2 lb. boneless round steak
3 teaspoons Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker Seasoning
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups diced onions
one-half cup diced celery
one-half cup diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon sugar
3 cups beef broth
1 teaspoon Boo Boo’s hot sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
6 cups steamed rice
 
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepot. Season each side of round steak with 1 teaspoon of Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker Seasoning and 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
2. Place steak in saucepot and cook steak on both sides until completely brown, approximately 20 minutes.
3. Add 1 cup of chopped onion and continue to brown for 10 minutes, turning steak occasionally.
4. Add remaining onions, celery, bell pepper and garlic and brown for additional 5 minutes.
5. Add beef broth and remaining Boo Boo’s Cajun Shaker Seasoning, sugar and Boo Boo’s hot sauce. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
6. In a cup stir together cornstarch and water until a smooth paste has formed. Add to saucepot and cook uncovered until sauce thickens. Place lid on pot and cook an additional 15 minutes.
7. Serve over steamed rice.
Yields 6 servings.