Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Sauce for Beef

Elevate your beef dishes with Paul Prudhomme's Cajun Sauce for Beef, a flavorful masterpiece inspired by the robust flavors of Louisiana cuisine. This rich and savory sauce is crafted with a harmonious blend of finely chopped onions, green bell peppers, celery, and garlic sautéed in butter, then enhanced with beef stock, dry red wine, and tomato paste for depth. Infused with Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of hot sauce for optional spice, this velvety sauce is thickened to perfection with a flour-based slurry. Ideal for drizzling over steaks, roast beef, or even burgers, this 30-minute recipe transforms any meal into a Southern-style sensation. Perfect for those seeking a bold, hearty sauce with a touch of spice.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 0.5 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup finely chopped celery
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 cups beef stock
• 0.5 cup dry red wine
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic to the pan. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Pour in the beef stock and red wine. Stir in the tomato paste until well blended.

Step 4

Add the Cajun seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and optional hot sauce, if using. Stir well to combine.

Step 5

Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and let it simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and water to create a smooth slurry.

Step 7

Gradually add the slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly to thicken.

Step 8

Simmer the sauce for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Remove the sauce from heat and serve hot over your cooked beef dish of choice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1086.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	753.5

Total Fat 49.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 124mg	0%
Sodium 4851.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 49.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.9g	0%
Total Sugars 15.3g
Protein 12.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 154.6mg	0%
Iron 4.1mg	0%
Potassium 1466.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.6%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 28.5%