Elsas Cider Beef With Cheddar Smashed Potatoes Food

SMASHED BAKED POTATOES WITH ROAST BEEF

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Prick the potatoes a few times with a fork. Microwave until very tender, about 15 minutes. Carefully slice in half lengthwise; season with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring, until golden brown, about 12 minutes, adding 1 teaspoon vinegar in the last 1 minute of cooking. Transfer to a bowl and wipe out the skillet.
• Combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, remaining 1 teaspoon vinegar and 1/4 teaspoon rosemary in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in the skillet and add 2 potato halves cut-side down. Press down firmly with a spatula to flatten. Cook, turning once, until crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer, cut-side up, to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil and 2 potato halves.
• Top each potato half with 1 tablespoon of the sour cream mixture, a slice of cheddar and the roast beef. Halve the remaining 2 slices cheddar and place 1 half on each potato; top with the onion mixture. Broil until the cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with pickles and the remaining sour cream mixture on the side.

ELSA'S CIDER BEEF WITH CHEDDAR SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven 375.
• Place Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add EVOO and butter. Season beef with salt and pepper and add to pot. Brown all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
• Add carrots and turnips, and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add flour, stir to combine and coat.
• Add the apple cider and beef consommé' stir to combine. Bring to Boil, cover and place in the oven for 1-1 1/2 hours.
• Once the beef is about 3/4 of the way cooked (about 40-45 minutes in the oven) place the potatoes in a large sauce pot., cover with water by at least 1 inch and place over high heat.Once the water comes to a boil, add some salt and cook the potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
• Once the potatoes are tender, drain and return to the pot. Add the milk, sour cream, and the cheese. Smash with a potato masher to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper and add the chives. Cover and reserve until you are ready to serve.
• When the beef is done. Remove from the oven. To serve, place a spoonful of potatoes in a wide serving bowl. Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and spoon the beef into the center.