Lazy Day Steak Food

LAZY DAY STEAK FRITES RECIPE

Steps:

• Slice the potatoes into batons of equal size and place in a bowl of cold water seasoned with salt and baking soda.
• Allow the potatoes to soak for an hour - if you can.
• Pull the potatoes out and dry them with a tea towel, and place in a heavy bottomed pot.
• Pour cold oil over the potatoes, just enough to cover and about 2 inches above.
• Turn on the stove to medium, medium high and allow the oil to reach a temp of 320ºF - 350ºF.
• While the heat is rising, stir the potatoes occasionally so they don't stick together.
• While the potatoes are cooking - prep the steak with salt and pepper, cut off some of the exterior fat if you wish, and slice through the cartilage on the fat side of the steak.
• The chips are done when they are golden brown and start to float.
• Remove them to a sheet pan with a wire rack and salt them.
• Place in a 200ºF oven to keep warm while the steak cooks.
• Dab any moisture off the surface of the steak.
• Carefully place the steak in the hot oil.
• After about 1 minute use an instant read thermometer to check the temperature.
• Re-check often and pull the steak when it reaches around 120ºF internal temp.
• Place the steak on a wire rack and cover to let rest for 5-10 minutes.
• Serve with a compound butter topping.

HOMEMADE SALISBURY STEAK RECIPE WITH MUSHROOM GRAVY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, egg, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and garlic.
• Form into 4 oval patties about ¾ inch thick.
• Heat olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Add the steaks and cook until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side. (Steaks do not need to be fully cooked at this time.) Remove steaks to a plate and set aside.

LAZY DAY STEAK

Steps:

• Cut chuck steak into portion size pieces. Combine all ingredients in baking dish. Cover and bake 3 hours at 300 degrees F or until meat is tender and there is a rich gravy.
• *For a variation add potatoes, onions and carrots in the last hour of cooking.

LAZY DAYS RESTAURANT FISH WITH KEY LIME BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the water, wine and key lime juice in a large saucepan over a high heat and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
• Add the garlic power. Add pepper to taste. Cut the butter into pats about the size of 1 tablespoon. Reduce the heat to low. Add one pat butter and whisk until the butter is incorporated. Add another pat and continue until all of the butter is used.
• Mix the water and cornstarch together and add to the sauce. Raise the heat to medium and stir until the sauce thickens and a few bubbles appear. Set aside while the fish cooks.
• Mix the eggs and water together in a small bowl (whisk vigorously til combined).
• Place the flour on a plate and dip the fish fillets into flour, coating both sides.
• Dip the fish into the egg wash.
• Place the bread crumbs on a second plate and coat the fish with bread crumbs, making sure both sides are coated.
• Heat 4 tablespoons of the Key lime butter sauce over medium-high heat in a skillet large enough to hold the fish in one layer. Add the fish and sauté for 4 minutes. It should be golden. Turn the fish and sauté for 4 minutes for 1 inch thick fillets. Sauté 2 minutes longer for thicker fish or 2 minutes less for thinner fish. The fish is cooked when the flesh is opaque, not translucent. (I had trouble sauteing in the sauce, and did use olive oil or coconut oil here).
• Place the fish on 4 dinner plates. Spoon the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle the tomatoes, scallions, parmesan cheese and parsley over the fish.
• Note: I have had the best success with setting up all ingredients before cooking. My prep time and cook time may be a bit off only because I make it an event and take my time so I guessed at both as if I was trying to get the job done normally. The ingredients are copied verbatim from book, and are in order of use, and I thought a bit confusing at first, but it works! Lastly, use real butter, good fish and fresh herbs and cheese. It makes all the difference.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• Grease a casserole dish.
• Put into it crumbled burger, carrots, celery, soup, water, spices, potatoes, onion, green beans and mushrooms.
• Cover and bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours, adding a litle more water if necessary.

LAZY DAY STEW

Steps:

• 1. Place beef cubes in a single layer in a 2-1/2 quart casserole or roast pan. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over top. Pour tomato sauce mixed with water over vegetables and seasonings. Crumble brown sugar over all.
• 2. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours.
• 3. SLOW COOKER: Place beef in bottom of slow cooker. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over ingredients. Mix tomato sauce and water. Pour over top. Sprinkle brown sugar over all. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours.

LAZY DAY CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.