Bungalow Bills But N Ben Beef Pie Food

UNCLE BILL'S PRIME OF BEEF ROAST

Steps:

• Prepare the roast by cutting or punching holes in the roast.
• Insert slivers of fresh garlic into the cuts.
• In a small bowl, mash together the 5 smashed garlic cloves, horseradish, fresh rosemary (discard the stems), salt, pepper and olive oil to make a paste.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spread the paste generously over the entire roast.
• Place a wire rack in the bottom of a roasting pan.
• Place the prime rib with bone side down.
• Pour 1 cup of water into the roasting pan.
• Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
• Place pan in preheated 350 F oven and roast for 1 hour.
• Remove aluminum foil and continue to roast for another 1/2 to 1 hour or until the temperature of the meat (using an insert thermometer) registers 135°F to 140 F for a rare roast.
• Remove the roast from the pan to a cutting board; cover with aluminum foil and let it rest for 20 minutes before carving.
• Pour off some of the pan drippings and place pan on stovetop over medium-high heat.
• Add the red wine and bring to a simmer, scraping the bits on the bottom of the pan.
• Cook until the wine is reduced by half.
• In a bowl, whisk together beef broth and flour until smooth, NO LUMPS.
• Pour mixture into the pan and continue to cook, whisking until sauce thickens into a gravy, about 10 minutes.
• If gravy is too thin, add more flour and whisk well.
• Slice the prime rib roast to your desired thickness.
• Serve prime rib with Scalloped Potatoes, Roasted Onions along with the gravy.
• For larger roasts, allow 15 minutes per pound, but it is still imporatant to use an insert thermometer. Do not overcook.

BUNGALOW BILL'S BUT 'N' BEN ONION SOUP

Steps:

• Heat the butter, add the onions, and cook slowly for 20 minutes covered.
• Remove the lid and stir in the sugar.
• Cook until golden brown and wilted (caramelized) on very low heat, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in the dry ingredients and broth, and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
• The soup may be adjusted for flavor with beef bouillon.
• The soup will keep in the refrigerator for 10 to 14 days and is always better after the first day.
• To serve, add toasted bread, and melt grated Swiss and Parmesan cheeses on top.

BUNGALOW BILL'S BUT 'N' BEN BEEF PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F.
• Heat the oil and fry the onion until brown.
• Lower the heat and add the beef and Worcestershire sauce.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the mushrooms, tomatoes, tomato purée, yeast extract and stock, cook for 10 minutes.
• Add the wine and simmer.
• Mix in the cheese and herbs to the mashed potato.
• Spoon the meat into a deep ovenproof dish.
• Top with the herby potato.
• Bake for 30 minutes.