Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce

Name: Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 225 grams of sliced assorted fresh mushrooms; 1 beef top sirloin steak (550 grams); 1 medium leek cut into slices; 354 ml dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth; 2 tbsp. olive oil; 2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 1 tbsp. butter; 1/8 tsp. Salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper

·February 13, 2023
·Sam

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Cajun Sirloin With Mushroom Leek Sauce

Cajun sirloin with mushroom leek sauce is the ultimate fancy meal you can whip up on your own in just minutes. No need to pull out the fancy tablecloth and linen napkins! You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to prepare this restaurant-like sirloin dish.

Nicely spiced and super flavorful this recipe using leeks and mushrooms is perfect for every day yet elegant enough to serve at your next dinner party.

Serve this creamy mushroom leek sauce with sliced sirloin alongside a fresh green salad and some homemade fries. Follow this Cajun sirloin with these Vanilla Cupcakes and you’ve got a meal made in heaven.

Why You’ll Love

This restaurant-style fancy steak dish comes together quickly and easily for a satisfying and hearty meal any day of the week. You can get your sirloin steak on the table in about 30 minutes to feed your hungry crowd.

If you are a lover of super flavorful food then this Cajun-style sirloin is ideal. The combination of spices really takes the flavor up a notch. It is absolutely delicious.

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Ingredients

225 grams of sliced assorted fresh mushrooms
1 beef top sirloin steak (550 grams)
1 medium leek cut into slices
354 ml dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. Cajun seasoning
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. butter
1/8 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

How To Make Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce

Let the steak marinate in the Cajun seasoning for at least 5 minutes.

Heat the oil in a large skillet over a moderately high flame.

Cook the marinated steak for 7-10 minutes on each side or until your desired level of cooked (rare, medium, well done). If you like your steak medium rare you may need to shorten the cook time. Using a meat thermometer, it should be 65 degrees Celsius to ensure the meat is fully cooked. Remove the steak from the skillet and place it in the oven to keep warm. Don’t turn the oven on too high as you don’t want the steak to continue cooking, you just need to keep it warm.

Melt the butter in the same pan and then add the leeks and mushrooms. Cook until they are both softened. Add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant, about a minute or two.

Stir the pan well to remove the bits of food that may be stuck to the sides and then add the wine, pepper, and salt. Bring the wine to a boil and cook until it reduces by half.

Remove the steak from the oven and slice. Serve the steak sliced with the sauteed leek and mushroom wine sauce.

Prep – 15 mins
Cook – 15 mins

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All About Cajun Sirloin with Mushroom Leek Sauce

Instead of cooking up your steak as you normally would, this Cajun sirloin recipe is a great flavor alternative. No special equipment or ingredients are required to make this elegant sirloin meal.

Variations

Substitute chicken if you don’t have any sirloin on hand.
Add different vegetables if leeks and mushrooms aren’t your thing. You can easily use white onions or shallots in place of the leeks and add peppers, zucchini, or broccoli florets.
Use your favorite mushrooms; portabella, porcini, button or whatever else you can find. They all taste great and add a nice meaty and hearty texture to the sauce. You can also use dried mushrooms and rehydrate them.

Tips and Tricks/Notes

If you don’t have any Cajun seasoning on hand you can make your own by mixing together 3 tablespoons paprika, 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons garlic powder, 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 tablespoon of white pepper, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper and ½ tablespoon of thyme.
Slice the leeks open and let them soak in some water as they usually have some grit on the inside. Make sure to rinse well to remove any of the dirt.
Cut the sirloin using a very sharp knife so you can get thin strips to lay on top of the wine and vegetables.
Buy the best quality meat you can to ensure the best flavor and texture.

How To Store

This Cajun sirloin with mushroom leek sauce will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days in an airtight container. You can also freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.

FAQs

How can I make a sirloin steak taste less dry?

The best thing to do to ensure your steak does not dry out is to cook it until it is just the way you like it. Overcooking will most definitely make it dry. If it does get a little dry however you’ll have the wine reduction sauce to pour over it adding flavor and juiciness.

Conclusion

This Cajun sirloin with mushroom leek sauce is perfect over a bed of egg noodles or rice. Don’t forget to have some crusty bread on the side to soak up any of the leftover wine sauce. We wouldn’t want it to go to waste!