Boiled Beef Dinner Creole Style Puchero Criollo Food

TRADITIONAL BOILED DINNER

Steps:

• Place the brisket and contents of spice packet in a Dutch oven. Add the peppercorns, bay leaves and enough water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until meat is almost tender. , Add potatoes, carrots and onion; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add cabbage, cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Thinly slice meat; serve with vegetables and horseradish or mustard if desired.

BOILED BEEF DINNER, CREOLE STYLE (PUCHERO CRIOLLO)

Steps:

• Combine soup, water, and beef in a large, heavy saucepan; cover and simmer 1 hour.
• Add chicken wings, carrots, onions, and turnips; simmer 10 minutes.
• Add remaining ingredients; simmer 15 minutes more, or until done, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon off fat.
• Arrange meat and vegetables on a heated platter; serve broth as soup.

IRISH BOILED DINNER (CORNED BEEF)

Steps:

• Rinse the beef brisket under cold water, and place in a large pot. Add enough water to cover the roast by 6 inches. Peel the onions, and place them in the pot with the roast. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 30 minutes at a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium-low so that the water is at a gentle boil, cover, and cook for 3 1/2 hours.
• Remove the lid from the brisket. Remove onions, and cut into wedges. Return them to the pot. Add carrots to the pot, then place the cabbage over the roast. Place the potatoes on top of the cabbage. Place the lid back on the pot, and cook for another 30 minutes, until potatoes are tender. The potatoes should be immersed in the water by now, but if not, keep the lid on so they can steam.
• Remove the vegetables from the pot, and place in a separate serving bowl. Keep the corned beef in the pot until ready to slice and serve because it dries out quickly.

CREOLE BEEF

Steps:

• Cut beef into 1-inch cubes. Saute in oil until well browned.
• Add celery and green pepper and cook over medium heat for 20 minutes.
• Add parsley, oregano, garlic powder, basil and chili powder. Cook 15 minutes over low heat, stirring often.
• Add tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer 1 hour or until meat is tender. Remove cover during the last 10 minutes or so to allow the sauce to thicken.
• Serve over hot cooked rice.