February 1st, 2010

Fennel-Rubbed Flank Steak With Grilled Oranges

Oh, tasty.

That citrusy flavor mixed with garlic, black pepper, fennel — and, of course — steak!

What a combo!

These gorgeous oranges not only provide amazing flavor and juiciness, but they’ll earn you an A+ for presentation.

Here’s what you’ll need for this outstanding recipe:

Ingredients:

1 flank steak (about 2 pounds)

1 tbl fennel seeds

2 tbl black pepper

2 tsp salt

3 oranges

2 tbl olive oil

4 sprigs rosemary

4 cloves garlic

cayenne pepper to taste

This recipe says flank steak, but you know you can use skirt steak, too, right? It’ll just cook faster so be careful.

Click here for a video presentation that will show you all the steps to impress your guests with this one!

Photos and recipe courtesy of FoodWishes.blogspot.com.


August 21st, 2009

Steak Stir Fry

Ohhhh! Steak infused with an Asian flair. My mouth is watering just thinking of it.

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This recipe combines so many things I adore:  steak, garlic, noodles, soy. I might just start writing it love letters. . .

STEAK STIR FRY

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

1 beef top sirloin steak (about 1-1/2 pounds)

1 package (8 ounces) dry rice stick noodles

¼ cup dry white wine

¼ cup soy sauce

1 tablespoon plus 1-1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 tablespoon sugar

2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 cups sliced mushrooms

2 cups matchstick-size carrot sticks

1 cup green bell pepper strips

½ cup sliced green onions

4 cups fresh spinach leaves, washed and drained

Preparation:

1. Cut beef lengthwise in half, then crosswise into 1/4-inch strips. Set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain well. Set aside.

2. While noodles are cooking, combine wine, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar and ginger in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Add beef strips; toss to coat well. Set aside.

3. Heat oil and garlic in large nonstick skillet or wok over high heat. Add mushrooms, carrots, bell peppers and green onions; stir-fry 4 minutes. Transfer vegetables to bowl. Cover; keep warm.

4. Add beef strips and marinade to wok; stir-fry 6 minutes. Return vegetables to skillet; stir until blended.

5. Line serving platter with spinach. Arrange noodles over spinach; top with beef mixture. Serve immediately.

Photo and recipe courtesy of howstuffworks.com.


December 8th, 2008

Holiday Meal Planning

It’s time to start thinking about what to serve for those family holiday get-togethers. And nothing satisfies better than an elegant beef tenderloin.

Also known as Chateaubriand, there are so many ways to prepare this tasty dish. This one’s an absolute crowd-pleaser . . .

 

Garlic and Sage Basted Chateaubriand

Ingredients:
1 32 oz. Chateaubriand
1 lb. Butter
3 Cloves Garlic, crushed
1 bunch sage leaves, stems and all
Salt and Pepper
Directions: In a heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sage and continue to cook until the butter brownish caramel color and has a wonderful, nutty aroma. Turn the heat to low and keep the butter warm. In a heavy bottomed pan, sear the roast on all sides, before placing in a hot (400 degree) oven, use a spoon to liberally baste with the brown butter. Cook for twenty minutes, basting again every four to five minutes until done or an internal read thermometer reads 155 degrees. Remove from the oven and lest rest ten to fifteen minutes. Slice and serve with a little of the brown butter on each plate.
Servings: 4
Source: KC Steak CompanyPhoto courtesy of MyRecipes.com.

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