Festive Cajun Pepper Steak

1 1/2 lbs. beef tips
1 t. Cajun seasoning
1 T. vegetable oil
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14.5 oz) can beef broth
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1/8 t. black pepper
1/4 t. salt
2 t. Worcestershire
1 t. white wine vinegar
1/2 t. dried basil
2 t. cornstarch
2 t. cold water
1 (22 oz) pkg. frozen or refrigerated mashed
potatoes*

Sprinkle beef tips with Cajun seasoning. Cook beef in hot oil on large skillet over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes or until browned. Add bell pepper, onion, and garlic; saute for 3 minutes. Stir in broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire, white wine vinegar, basil, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat; cover; simmer for an hour or until meat is tender. Prepare mashed potatoes according to package directions. Stir together cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into meat mixture; bring to a boil. Serve immediately over the mashed potatoes.

* I made homemade mashed potatoes instead using the frozen kind.

Serves 4-6

From the kitchen of ... Mark & Shannon (via Southern Living)