Best 8 Cajun Roast Beef Recipes

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Cajun roast beef is a delectable dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun cuisine with the tenderness of a slow-roasted beef roast. Originating from the vibrant culture of Louisiana, this dish is a symphony of spices, herbs, and rich, savory flavors. Whether you're looking to impress your friends and family at a special gathering or simply want to enjoy a comforting meal, Cajun roast beef is sure to satisfy your cravings. Let's embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind this mouthwatering dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CAJUN-STYLE POT ROAST



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I often makes this zippy roast when expecting dinner guests. It gives me time to visit with them, and even my friend who's a chef enjoys this dish. -Ginger Menzies, Oak Creek, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 to 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cans (10 ounces each) diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1-1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Cut roast in half; sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. In a large skillet, brown roast in oil on all sides. Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Combine the tomatoes, red pepper, celery, onion, tapioca, garlic and salt; pour over roast. , Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender. Serve with rice. , Freeze option: Remove beef, vegetables and juices from slow cooker; cool slightly. Slice beef; transfer all to freezer containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Place in a Dutch oven; heat through. Thin with beef broth if necessary. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 1336mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

CAJUN INJECTOR CAJUN ROAST BEEF



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Provided by Food Network

Time 23m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 lbs. boneless beef top round
16 fl. oz. Cajun Injector® Creole Garlic Marinade
1 (8 oz.) canister of Cajun Injector® Cajun Shake

Steps:

  • Attach needle to Cajun Injector® by turning clockwise until snug. Do not over tighten needle.
  • Pour marinade (2 oz. per pound of meat) into separate container and draw into injector.
  • Place roast into 2-3 inch deep pan and inject marinade at points every 1-2 inches apart. After injecting, pour generous amounts of marinade over roast along with Cajun Injector Cajun Shake.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees F until desired temperature is reached. (You can cook this outside on the pit also). A whole rib-eye or prime rib done this way is wonderful as well!

CAJUN BEEF TENDERLOIN



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Warm up holiday gatherings with this hot spicy entree from Sue Dannahower in Fort Pierce, Florida. "The dry rub keeps the tenderloin moist and tender," Sue promises. Because it's so fuss-free, just pop it in the oven or grill, then sit back and make merry with guests...maybe catch the Super Bowl! TASTY TIP: For a festive change of pace from beef, resolve to try this spicy Cajun rub on pork tenderloin, too!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds)
4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon paprika
2-1/4 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1-1/2 teaspoons white pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
Dash ground cloves

Steps:

  • Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Combine the seasonings; rub over beef. Lightly oil the grill rack., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Grill beef, covered, over indirect medium heat for 50-60 minutes, or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning occasionally. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing., To roast the tenderloin, bake on a rack in a shallow roasting pan at 425° for 45-60 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CAJUN ROAST BEEF



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Not being from the Gulf Coast but living here now, I love the Cajun Roast Beef you can get in the delis right alongside the regular. Distinctively garlicky, I wanted to try roasting it in my own kitchen but found few recipes. Here's my version. It's not spicy, but it has the garlic and thyme that meld to make the savory, regional flavor. We like to serve the beef on toasted rolls with garlic mayonnaise.

Provided by JUSTCYN

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 16h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
2 pounds beef eye of round roast

Steps:

  • Stir the garlic, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and malt vinegar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
  • Pierce the beef roast all over with a meat fork. Place the roast in a large, resealable plastic bag. Spoon in the marinade and turn the roast so it's well coated. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally if desired.
  • When ready to cook, place the roast in a slow cooker along with any remaining marinade. Do not add water. Roast on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until desired doneness. For medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker to a serving plate, and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 310.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

CAJUN ROAST IN A BAG: JUSTIN WILSON STYLE



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This is a great way to make a pot roast without the trouble or mess in a roasting pan, dutch oven or crock pot. I use pretty much the same technique to make my Thanksgiving turkey every year (except swapping the roast for a bird, a couple of ingredients and changing the cooking time). You can use a large oven bag for this dish, and can easily vary the weight of roast and amounts of veggies depending on how many people you need to feed. (I've sometimes used a beef rump roast to make this). If using a larger amount of meat and veggies, you may need to use the turkey size oven bag and possibly adjust the time. This ingredient list is simply made for hubby and I. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 3h20m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 lbs beef chuck roast
1 garlic clove, sliced thin
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
cayenne pepper (to taste)
1 medium onion, quartered
2 medium baking potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and cut into 4 pieces each
mushroom (optional, I don't use them)
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
beef broth (optional if making gravy)
cornstarch (optional if making gravy)

Steps:

  • Remove roast from fridge and rest on counter for 10 minutes. Pre-heat oven to 350*F.
  • Place flour into oven bag and shake vigorously to dust the inside (leave flour inside bag).
  • Put small slices about a 1/2 inch deep into the top of the roast. Place a garlic slice down into each hole. Sprinkle all sides of roast with salt and cayenne pepper. Mix together wine and worcestershire.
  • Set bag on its side inside of a 13x9 baking dish and open the end wide. Place roast inside of bag. Place veggies over and around roast. Add wine/worcestershire mix over and around roast. Use zip tie that comes with the oven bag to seal it closed. Cut several slits (about 6) in the "top" of the bag for steam to escape.
  • Bake for 3 hours. Remove pan from oven. Carefully open tied end of bag and remove roast and veggies to a platter and tent with foil for approx 10 minutes. Reserve juices in the bag if you wish to make gravy*.
  • *If making gravy, carefully strain while pouring bagged juices into a saucepan and add desired amount of beef broth to make the gravy and heat over high flame. Thoroughly combine a small amount of cornstarch with some cold water. Once broth and juice are boiling, slowly add cornstarch and water mixture (stirring constantly), using only enough cornstarch and water mixture to reach desired consistantcy. Boil (while stirring) for 2 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 939.6, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 12.5, Cholesterol 299.4, Sodium 1752.8, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 9.3, Protein 100.5

CROCK POT CAJUN POT ROAST



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In the late 1960's I got this from a small Restaurant outside of Houma Louisiana. I remember I "oiled" the cook's vocal cords with a lot of cold Jax Beer to finesse the recipe out of him. About the only thing I've changed is re figuring it for the crock pot.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 7h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes in puree
1 cup beef stock or 1 cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 lbs chuck roast, lean, trimmed of fat, cut into 1 1/2 inch thick steaks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons flour

Steps:

  • Add tomatoes, stock, thyme, basil, red pepper flakes and bay leaf to the crock pot set on high; mix well.
  • Mix cayenne, black pepper, and salt. Rub well into the roast.
  • Heat a cast iron pan, add oil and brown meat on all sides. Add to crock pot.
  • Sauté the vegetables in the drippings until tender. Add flour and cook for two minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add vegetables to the crock pot.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low and cook 6-7 hours.
  • Cut into serving size portions.
  • Serve on a bed of rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 112.3, Sodium 406.3, Carbohydrate 10.4, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 38

CAJUN BEEF AND GRITS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless beef check roast, kosher salt, neutral oil, red bell pepper, yellow onion, celery, garlic, diced tomato, tomato paste, Frank's RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce, McCormick Cajun Seasoning, nonstick cooking spray, unsalted butter, grits, whole milk, water, kosher salt, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, scallion

Provided by Tayo Ola

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ½ lb boneless beef check roast, cut into 1 (2.54 cm) in cubes
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola
1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
½ yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, siced
3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 cup diced tomato, drained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons Frank's RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon McCormick Cajun Seasoning
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup grits
2 cups whole milk, plus more as needed
2 cups water
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
scallion, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Make the beef: Season the beef with 2 teaspoons of salt.
  • Heat the oil in an Instant Pot on "Sauté" mode. Add the beef and sear on all sides, using tongs to turn the meat, 7-9 minutes total. Remove the beef from the Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add the bell pepper, onion, celery, and garlic to the Instant Pot and sauté for 5 minutes, until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato paste, Frank's RedHot® Original Cayenne Pepper Hot Sauce, McCormick Cajun Seasoning, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
  • Return the beef to the Instant Pot and stir well. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set the pressure valve to "Sealing," and pressure-cook for 50 minutes.
  • Turn the pressure valve to "Venting" to release the pressure quickly. (Be sure to read all Instant Pot instructions carefully for safety.) Carefully remove the lid.
  • Remove the beef mixture from the Instant Pot and set aside. Clean the Instant Pot insert.
  • Make the grits: Generously coat the Instant Pot insert with nonstick spray. Add the butter and melt on "Sauté" mode. Add the grits and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Whisk in the milk, water, and salt. Bring mixture to a simmer, then whisk well.
  • Put the lid on the Instant Pot, set the pressure valve to "Sealing," and pressure-cook for 10 minutes.
  • Let pressure naturally release for 15 minutes, then turn the pressure valve to "Venting" to release the rest of the pressure. Carefully remove the lid.
  • Carefully hold the Instant Pot with an oven mitt and use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to move the grits around and release from the bottom of the pot, then whisk well to incorporate.
  • Stir in the cheddar cheese. Let cheese melt for 1 minute, then stir again. (If the grits get too thick before serving, stir in a bit of milk to loosen.)
  • To serve, spoon the grits into shallow bowls. Scoop the beef mixture on top. Drizzle with Frank's RedHot® and garnish with the scallions.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 572 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 13 grams

CAJUN ROAST BEEF



Cajun Roast Beef image

Not being from the Gulf Coast but living here now, I love the Cajun Roast Beef you can get in the delis right alongside the regular. Distinctively garlicky, I wanted to try roasting it in my own kitchen but found few recipes. Here's my version. It's not spicy, but it has the garlic and thyme that meld to make the savory, regional flavor. We like to serve the beef on toasted rolls with garlic mayonnaise.

Provided by JUSTCYN

Categories     Everyday Cooking

Time 16h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons garlic, minced
½ teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
2 pounds beef eye of round roast

Steps:

  • Stir the garlic, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, olive oil, and malt vinegar together in a bowl until thoroughly blended.
  • Pierce the beef roast all over with a meat fork. Place the roast in a large, resealable plastic bag. Spoon in the marinade and turn the roast so it's well coated. Refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally if desired.
  • When ready to cook, place the roast in a slow cooker along with any remaining marinade. Do not add water. Roast on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until desired doneness. For medium-rare, a meat thermometer should read 135 degrees F (57 degrees C). Remove from the slow cooker to a serving plate, and allow to rest 15 minutes before slicing across the grain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 35.6 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 310.9 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Tips:

  • Choose a high-quality roast. Look for a roast that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep the meat moist during cooking.
  • Season the roast generously. Use a combination of Cajun spices, salt, and pepper to create a flavorful crust.
  • Sear the roast before roasting. This will help to lock in the juices and create a nice browned exterior.
  • Roast the beef low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the roast rest before carving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful roast.

Conclusion:

Cajun roast beef is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its bold flavors and tender texture, this roast is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special meal to make, give this Cajun roast beef recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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