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How To make Beefsteak Smothered In Onions(Filet Braise Aux Ognons)
3 pounds round steak
6 onions
sliced fine
1 tablespoon lard
1 tablespoon flour
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 sprigs bay leaf
2 sprigs thyme
3 sprigs parsley :
chopped
1 clove garlic
1 pint water
pepper and salt -- to taste
Beat the round steak well with the rolling pin or steak hammer; cut off the outer skin and press the meat back into shape. Place the lard in the deep frying pan and let it melt. Then lay in the sliced onions, and over these the beefsteak, which has been well seasoned with salt and pepper and dredged with the flour. Cover closely. Let it simmer over a hot fires for a few minutes and then turn the steak on the other side. After three minutes, add the vinegar, chopped parsley, thyme and bay leaf and a clove of garlic. Turn the steak, letting the flour brown well, and keep the pot closely covered. When brown pour over one cup of water, or a pint, which will be sufficient to cover the meat. Bring this to a brisk boil and set the pot back where it can simmer gently for about two hours.
This introduction precedes the recipe:
Smothered Steak (Filet Braise)
Braising or smothering meat is a mode of cooking little understood by the Americans, but which has been brought by the Creoles to a high state of perfection. By this process the meat is just covered, and no more, with a little water, or with a strong broth made form animal stock or the juices of vegetables. The pot is covered with a closely-fitting lid and is put on a slow fire and allowed to simmer slowly for two or three hours, just short of the boiling point. By this slow process of cooking, tough meats are rendered juicy, tender and very agreeable to the palate, while the covered pot enables the meat to retain all its flavor.
The great secret in smothering meat is to let it cook very slowly, simmering, however, all the time , so that the heat may thoroughly penetrate and render tender and juicy the coarse fiber of the meat. When tender, put the beefsteak into a platter, cover with the onions and gravy, and you will have a delicious and delicately flavored dish.
This is a Dover reprint, 1971, p. 81
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Delicious Classic Steak Diane Recipe + Creamy Cognac Sauce
Impress your family and guests with this delicious classic steak Diane recipe with a tasty mushroom sauce that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Steak Diane is a delicious dish consisting of pan-seared steak that is served with a tasty cream sauce. The history of this classic recipe is a little murky, but what we do know is that it became popularized in New York City in the mid-1900s.
It was a dish that was most often made tableside by the waiters but over the years as rent increased and more tables were put into restaurants, it became unfeasible to continue to do so. Steak Diane does have some variations to it and in the past 3-4 decades you’ll notice the addition of mushrooms. I believe it’s a great addition and adds some more girth to the recipe.
ingredients for this recipe:
• 2 pounds of beef tenderloin sliced into 4-ounce portions
• 3 tablespoon oil
• 10 medium-sized sliced cremini or button mushrooms or both
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ peeled and small diced shallot
• 3 finely minced cloves of garlic
• ¼ cup cognac
• 1 ½ cups beef stock
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons Dijon sauce
• 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
• 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• sliced green onions for garnish
Serves 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Procedures:
1. Season the beef on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. Next, add the oil to a large sauté pan over high heat and heat until it is smoking.
3. Add in the beef and sear for 2 minutes on 1 side and then flip over and sear for 1 more minute to achieve a rare to medium-rare internal temperature.
4. Remove the steaks and set them aside.
5. In the same hot pan add in the mushrooms and sauté for 6-8 minutes over high heat until well browned.
6. Push the mushrooms to one side of the pan and on the other side of the pan sauté the shallots and garlic in the butter for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned.
7. Mix everything together and then remove the pan from the cooktop and add in the cognac.
8. Return the pan to the burner over high heat and flambe until all of the alcohol is cooked off.
9. Pour in the beef stock and cook over medium heat until the amount of liquid is reduced by one-half.
10. Finish by pouring in the cream, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, parsley, and lemon juice and stir until combined.
11. Place the beef back in the pan and cook over low to medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes until the beef is warmed.
12. Serve the sauce with the steak and garnish with sliced fresh chives.
Chef Notes:
Make-Ahead: This recipe is meant to be eaten as soon as it is finished cooking. If you have to keep it warm over very low heat for 15-20 minutes before serving.
How to Reheat: Place the steak and sauce in a medium-size pan and cook over low to medium heat until warmed. You can also heat in the microwave until hot.
How to Store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. It will freeze covered for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
There really is no substitute for the cognac other than brandy. The only thing you could use is white wine instead, which will not flambe. If you cannot have alcohol at all, simply skip this procedure.
You can use wild mushrooms such as maitake, shiitake, or even oyster mushrooms in this recipe if you’d like.
It is ok to sub out the beef stock with chicken stock. If you do not have access to either then double to heavy cream amount and cook it until thickened before adding in the Worcestershire, Dijon, and lemon juice.
You may need to sear the beef in batches if your pan is not big enough.
If you like steak that is more well done, please sear longer or cook longer when reheating in the sauce.
Delicious Smothered Liver And Onions Recipe: How to Make Liver Onions & Gravy
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Smothered Liver And Onions Recipe
Ingredients
2 Lbs Beef Liver
1 Large Onion, Chopped
2 Tbs Vegetable Oil
2 Tsp Margarine Or Butter
1-1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
3 Cups Beef Broth
1 Tbs Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbs Salt
1 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Pepper
Instructions
1. Slice beef liver into smaller pieces.
2. Chop onion into small pieces.
3. Place a skillet over high heat.
4. Add margarine or butter. Add onions, then saute onions for 2-1/2 minutes.
5. Once done, sit aside.
6. Combine flour, salt, garlic powder, and pepper, then stir in well.
7. Combine 1 cup of beef broth and 1 tbs of flour to create a slurry, then stir until flour is dissolved.
8. Place skillet over high heat. Preheat oil for 2 minutes.
9. Meanwhile, coat liver with flour. Place in skillet and fry on each side for 1 minute.
10. Add onions.
11. Add slurry, 2 cups of broth, and worcestershire sauce, then stir in well.
12. Cook on high heat until juice thickens.
Chopped Steak with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms
This chopped steak recipe is seared to perfection and then topped off with herbs, caramelized onions and mushrooms and served with a side of homemade hash browns for the perfect weeknight family meal.
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Ingredients for this Recipe:
6 strips diced raw bacon
2 pounds ground sirloin formed into 8 ounce patties
2 small peeled and thickly sliced yellow onions
4 cups domestic mushrooms cut in half
4 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons of fresh thyme
2 tablespoons of olive oil
4 shredded Idaho potatoes
sea salt and cracked fresh pepper to taste
Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Serves: 4
1. Season the beef patties with salt and pepper and set aside.
2. In a hot large saute pan over medium heat add in bacon and cook until crispy. Once the bacon is cooked reserve to the side and use the same pan to add seasoned meat.
3. Sear the meat for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned but not cooked through.
4. Remove the chopped steaks from the pan once brown and set aside on a plate. Next, add the onions and mushrooms to the pan, turn the heat down to medium and caramelize, about 12 to 15 minutes.
5. Once the vegetables are nice and golden brown, deglaze with the beef stock add in the thyme, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add back in the chopped steaks and simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until the vegetables are tender and the chopped steak is cooked through.
6. In a separate large saute pan over medium high heat add in the olive oil and shredded potatoes. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes flipping the potatoes over every 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Serve the chopped steak with the hash browns, onions, mushrooms, gravy and thyme for garnish
Salisbury Steak With Onion Gravy. ????recipe in description
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/3 cup bread crumbs
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder optional, use if not doing onion in gravy
Gravy
1 onion small
1 teaspoon oil
2 cups beef broth
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon ketchup
1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms optional
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
If you want caramelized onions in your gravy, start by thin slicing a small onion. Cook with 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat until nicely brown. About 7-8 minutes. You can cook the optional mushrooms instead or in addition with the onions. Set aside in a bowl.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground beef with ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons ketchup, 1 teaspoon mustard and Worcestershire sauce, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. If not doing the onions, then add ½ teaspoon onion powder.
Divide the hamburger mixture into 3-4 equal portions. A quarter-size indent in the middle of one side to prevent puffing up of the patties and make cooking evener.
Place steak patties in a large frying pan with a teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Flip about every 5-6 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°. About 15-20 minutes depending on the thickness, the pan, and your burners.
Whisk 4 tablespoons flour with 1 cup beef broth. Remove the Salisbury steak to a plate and lightly tent. Pour out most of the liquid, leaving about 3-4 tablespoons of liquid. Allow the pan to cool some. Add 1 cup beef broth and bring to a light boil over medium heat.
Slowly add the flour-broth mixture while continuing to whisk. Add 1 teaspoon ketchup and ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Whisk until nicely thickened, a few minutes. If using the caramelized onions or mushrooms, add them to the gravy and mix well.
Add steak back into the mixture, simmer for a few minutes until everything is hot. ENJOY!!!
Braised Round Steak with Vidalia Onions
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How To Make Caramelized Onions Senegalese Style
Simple recipe for caramelized onions prepared Senegalese style. Onions are marinated in citrus with ginger and garlic and then caramelized. These are great for Yassa Chicken (chicken smothered with onions) recipes or can be used in place of traditional caramelized onion recipes.