Beef Recipes

Beef Chuck Steak with Mushrooms

• 2 pounds chuck steak
• 3/4 teaspoon salt, divided use
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 teaspoons prepared brown mustard, divided use
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 onions, chopped - divided use
• 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3 strips of bacon, chopped
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup

1. Lightly sprinkle chuck steak with 1/2 teaspoon salt and white pepper. Spread one side with 1 teaspoon prepared brown mustard.
2. Heat oil in a skillet, add 1 chopped onion and cook for 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add sliced mushrooms, then cook for 5 minutes. Stir in chopped parsley, chopped green bell pepper, chopped green onions, tomato paste, and dry bread crumbs. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, and paprika. Spread this mixture on the mustard side of the flank steak and roll up jelly roll fashion and tie with string.
3. Cook chopped strips of bacon in a Dutch oven until partially done. Add the meat roll and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Add 2 chopped onions and saute for 5 minutes. Pour in beef broth, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the meat to a preheated platter. Season the pan juices with 1 teaspoon prepared brown mustard and ketchup; cook until thickened. Serve over the sliced meat.
   Makes 6 servings.

Beer-Marinated Flank Steak

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Freshly ground pepper to taste
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle beer
• 1 (1 1/2-pound) flank steak

1. Combine all ingredients except steak in a large self-closing plastic bag, mixing well. Add steak to marinade, seal and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
2. Remove steak from marinade. Broil 5-inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
3. To serve, thinly slice steak diagonally across the grain.
Makes 4 to 6 servings.