Ingredients:
1/2 Lbs. Top round steak, thinly sliced
2 T. Sherry
2 T. Cornstarch
2 Egg whites
6 T. Peanut oil
1 1/2 C. Beef stock
2 T. Light soy sauce
1 t. Sugar
1 1/2 T. Cornstarch
1 T. Red wine vinegar
5 Dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
8 slices Orange rind, sliced thin
Fresh ground black pepper
Procedure:
Whisk together the sherry, cornstarch, and egg whites until the
mixture is foamy. Add the beef and toss to coat the pieces well. Set aside
Cut meat into 2 by 2-inch pieces
Heat 4 tablespoons peanut oil in wok. Fry quickly, just until crispy
and browned, remove to wok rack to drain
Add remaining 2 tablespoons peanut oil to wok
Add orange rind and red peppers to hot oil in wok. Stir-fry until
orange rind begins to darken and aroma from oil becomes pleasant
Add remaining ingredients and stir until bubbly (add more beef stock
if too thick)
Add fried beef and toss to coat with sauce
Serve at once with steamed white rice
Notes:
Can be garnished with oranges, sprigs of fresh parsley, etc.
Serve on top of rice pilaf
Ingredients:
3 Lbs. Stew beef, cubed
1 1/2 C. Brandy
2 1/2 C. Red wine
1/2 C. Butter
1/2 Lbs. Mushrooms
1/2 Lbs. Pearl onion
1 T. Tomato paste
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 Bay leaf
1/2 t. Thyme
12 oz. Beef stock
1/4 C. Flour
Procedure:
Marinate beef in 1/3 of brandy and red wine for at least 1 hour. Turn
occasionally
In large heavy skillet heat half the butter until foamy
Mix together flour with salt and pepper to taste. Roll beef cubes in
flour, place in hot butter and brown, removing cubes as they are done
In separate skillet, heat remaining butter; add onions; stir, cover
and simmer over low heat 2 minutes
Add mushrooms, turn up heat and sauté for 3 minutes. Remove
from heat; add tomato paste,garlic and 1 tablespoon flour. Mix until
smooth
Add remaining brandy, red wine, beef stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt and
pepper to taste. Boil, reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes
Add beef and simmer 1 1/2 hours
Notes:
Serve on top of cooked egg noodles or pasta
Can be garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley
Boeuf (� la) Bourguignonne is French for a beef stew made 'in the style of Burgundy,' or Burgundian beef. This means it is usually made with a red Burgundy wine as part of the liquid, and usually onions and mushrooms. However, it can also be made with a white Burgundy, and frequently some brandy is added to the stew
Ingredients:
1/4 Lbs. Salt pork, chopped coarsely
1 Onion, sliced
2 T. Fresh parsley, chopped
2 Bay leaves, crumbled
2 t. Salt
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
1 t. Fresh ground black pepper
1 t. Thyme
1/2 t. Ground cloves
4 to 5 Lbs. Beef roast (rump, round, or rolled chuck)
2 C. Water
2 T. Sherry
1 Lbs. Spaghetti, cooked
Procedure:
Combine salt pork, onions, parsley, bay leaves, salt, garlic, pepper,
thyme and cloves in Dutch oven
Add roast, water and sherry. Place sheet of foil over pan, then cover
with lid
Bake in a preheated 300°F oven, or simmer over very low heat 3
hours, or until fork-tender (do not remove lid until near end of cooking)
Slice meat and serve over spaghetti tossed with pan juices
Notes:
If desired, strain pan juices and thicken with flour to desired
consistency
Can be garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley
Can be served with other types of cooked pasta
Ingredients:
12 oz. Beer
1/2 C. Chili sauce
1/4 C. Salad oil
2 T. Soy sauce
1 T. Dijon-style mustard
1/2 t. Red pepper sauce
1/8 t. Liquid smoke
1/2 C. Onion, chopped
2 Cloves garlic, crushed
3 Lbs. Beef sirloin steak, 1 1/2 to 2 inches thick
1 t. Salt
1/2 t. Fresh ground black pepper
Procedure:
Mix all ingredients except steak, salt and pepper; simmer 30 minutes
Brush meat with sauce
Place steak on grill 4 inches from medium coals. Cook 15 minutes on
each side, basting frequently wth sauce
Season with salt and pepper after turning and after removing from
grill
Serve with remaining sauce
Notes:
Serve with rice, or potatoes and vegetables
Can be garnished with sprigs of fresh herbs
Ingredients:
2 Sirloin steak
Salt
Fresh ground black pepper
6 T. Unsalted butter, softened
2 t. Fresh parsley, minced
2 t. Chervil, minced
2 Shallots, minced
Procedure:
Sprinkle both sides of the steak with salt and pepper
Grill over a hot fire. While it is cooking, mix over very low fire in
a small pan, with a fork, the butter with the chopped herbs and shallot
until creamy
Just before serving, place half the butter on two hot serving plates.
Place the cooked steaks on top and the rest of the butter on the top of
the steaks
Notes:
Serve with rice, or potatoes and vegetables
Can be garnished with sprigs of fresh parsley