Seared Beef With Orange Chilli Food

SEARED BEEF WITH ORANGE & CHILLI

Steps:

• Wipe the beef and put in a large food bag. Mix together all the remaining ingredients, then pour into the bag. Massage marinade into the beef, then put on a plate in the fridge for at least 2 hrs, or overnight if you have time.
• Light the barbecue, allowing time for the coals to turn grey. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then cook for 8-10 mins on each side until well browned. Spoon over a little of the marinade as it cooks.
• Remove the beef from the barbecue and set on a board. Cover tightly with foil and leave to rest for 10 mins. Cut the beef across the grain into slices.

BEEF & ORANGE STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Steam or boil the broccoli for 3-4 mins until tender. Drain and run under cold water.
• Heat 2 tsp of the oil in a non-stick wok or large frying pan and toss the beef strips in cornflour. When the oil is hot, fry the beef for 1-2 mins to brown, then put to one side.
• Heat the remaining oil in the pan, then toss in the peppers and fry for 2 mins. Add the ginger, garlic, chilli and 3 spring onions, and cook for 1 min more, taking care not to burn the garlic. Add the orange juice, honey, rice vinegar and soy, and bubble down briefly before stirring in the broccoli, beef and orange segments. Heat through, then sprinkle with the remaining chopped spring onion. Serve with rice or noodles.

STEEL CITY GROUND BEEF AND STEAK CHILI

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat.
• Season the meat with salt and pepper, and saute until browned on all sides.
• Sprinkle with the cumin and stir well.
• Deglaze the pan with the beer and bring to a boil.
• In a separate pot, add 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the onions to the pan and cook until soft.
• Add the garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add the hot peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
• Add the chipotle puree, and the rest of the spice mixture and cook an additional 2 minutes.
• Add the chicken stock, and tomatoes and bring to a boil and boil for 15 to 20 minutes, or until all vegetables are tender. Puree with an immersion blender.
• Add the beef mixture and beans to the pan and, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and simmer for 1 hour, or until thick and beef is tender.
• Remove from the heat, and adjust seasonings.